To receive any written questions from members of the public.

To receive any written questions from members of the public.

A document containing questions received for the meeting from Dr Christine Hugh-Jones was included in Supplement 1 (link).  In addition to the statutory agencies and planning authorities identified in the question document, it was requested that the Environment Agency also provide a written response; once received, responses will be published in (post-meeting) Supplement B (link).

A board member commented on the need for more information and guidance given potential ‘grey areas’ around permitting, approvals, management, and monitoring.

A board member commented on the submission of complex questions shortly before meetings and the difficulties for the relevant bodies to respond in a timely manner.  The Chairperson suggested that substantial issues should be notified to the Chairperson sufficiently in advance of each meeting, so that consideration could be given to the inclusion of an item of business on the agenda.  It was noted that as much notice as possible would be beneficial to statutory agencies, as input may be required from national technical teams.