Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment - Amendment of the West of Scotland Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) site boundary

Consumer assessment

The Scottish Government definition of a consumer is “anyone who buys goods or digital content or uses goods or services either in the private of public sector, now or in the future.”

Under this proposal of amendment of the West of Scotland MPA is it not anticipated that it will impact consumers with regard to the quality, availability or price of goods or services. There is unlikely to be indirect consequences, such as increased opportunities for third parties to take advantage of government initiatives to target consulters whose circumstances make them more vulnerable, or added complexity in a market, which could lead to information asymmetries or make it more difficult for consumers to understand their rights.

Does the policy affect the quality, availability or price of any goods or services in a market?

No.

Does the policy affect the essential services marker, such as energy or water?

No.

Does the policy involve storage or increased use of consumer data?

No.

Does the policy increase opportunities for unscrupulous suppliers to target consumers?

No.

Does the policy impact the information available to consumers on either goods or services, or their rights in relation to these?

No.

Does the policy affect routes for consumers to seek advice or raise complaints on consumer issues?

No.