Marine and coastal restoration plan: business and regulatory impact assessment

Declaration

I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that, given the available evidence, it represents a reasonable view of the likely costs, benefits, and impact of the leading options. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.

I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.

Signed:

Date: 21/11/2025

Minister's name: Gillian Martin MSP

Minister's title: Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy

Scottish Government Contact point:

Marine Restoration Team

marinerestoration@gov.scot