§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what planning guidance he has issued to local authorities regarding renewable energy developments, including windmills; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartNo such guidance on this has yet been issued but a draft national planning policy guideline (NPPG) on renewable energy and a planning advice note (PAN) on windpower developments are currently being prepared. These will be issued for consultation to all interested bodies before final guidance is published next year.