Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features: responses to scoping consultation

1. Do you have any comments on the economic assessment methodology?

There were comments made in 37 responses.

The relevant themes identified for this question were:

a) Needs to provide greater information on benefits of protecting the environment

b) Local dependencies on fishing need to be taken into account

c) General policy 19 of the National Marine Plan requires use of sound evidence

d) The approach proposed was a competent methodology

Scottish Government response:

The assessments will use the best available evidence and quantify costs and benefits where possible.