On January 29 2008, the Scottish Government published a consultation which set out proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill and sought views on options for a Bill. The objective of the consultation was to ensure that all interested parties had the opportunity to contribute their opinions at an early stage of policy development. The consultation asked important questions about the shape of the proposals and what issues should be taken into account when developing a Bill.
The consultation closed on April 23, 2008. Please note that late responses can not be included in the consultation analysis.
Consultation analysis
An Analysis of Responses and Summary Research Findings to the consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill, including views expressed at the workshops, was published on August 20, 2008.
Consultation responses
A total of 21,046 responses were received to the consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill.
Individual and organisational responses - 318 responses were received.
Where respondents gave permission their response has been published on line. Please note some responders gave permission to be named but asked that their responses remain confidential while others requested that none of their personal details be published.
Campaign responses - 20,728 responses were received.
A selection of example responses has been published.
A complete set of campaign responses will be available in the Scottish Government Library from summer 2008. Contact: The Scottish Government Library, Saughton House (K Spur), Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3XD, e-mail library@scotland.gsi.gov.uk, telephone 0131 244 4556.
Consultation workshops
As part of the formal consultation on proposals for a Scottish Climate Change Bill, the Scottish Government held workshops with invited stakeholders. Three of these were hosted in partnership with public organisations. All aspects of these workshops including; the presentations, workshop notes for participants, and detailed reports on the views expressed, were recorded and are available here.
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (February 8 2008)
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (February 13 2008)
Scottish Enterprise (March 6 2008)
Scottish Government (March 26 2008)