Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 72084
Water: Scotland
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Harriet Cross
Conservative — Gordon and Buchan
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme on (a) supporting water resilience in Scotland and (b) posing risks to the internal market.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe Agri-Environment Climate Scheme is administered by the Scottish Government which could provide a more accurate assessment. However, I support any measures that protect our natural environment in Scotland.