Meeting description: To discuss issues relevant to his role on the Rural Economy and Connectivity and Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committees. We discussed why we support stronger targets in the Climate Change (Emissions Reductions Targets) (Scotland) Bill - as well as other amendments including the need for a Just Transition Commission on statutory footing and measures to support a reduction in emissions from agriculture. On the Transport (Scotland) Bill we expressed support for the workplace parking levy as well as the need to set stronger emissions targets in for low emission zones. We also set out our support for the Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit) Scotland Bill.
Topic label: Climate