Scottish Natural Heritage relocation: written authority - March 2003

Written authority and formal request between the Accountable Officer and Minister for Environment and Rural Development a written authority regarding the relocation of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). A Written Authority is provided to Accountable Officers by Ministers in circumstances when delivering an action is inconsistent with the Accountable Officer’s Duties and a ministerial direction on the specific action is required to continue.


Introduction

Scottish Natural Heritage were subject to a relocation review in line with the Executive’s relocation policy at the time. Their main headquarters functions were housed in two buildings in Edinburgh. The option appraisal showed that a move to outside Edinburgh would not constitute value for money.

Therefore, on 26 January 2003, Accountable Officer John Graham sent Ross Finnie, Minister for Environment and Rural Development a written authority regarding the relocation of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Download a copy of the written authority and a copy of the formal request.

Detail:

Date of written authority: 26/03/03 (1st Scottish Parliamentary Session)
Portfolio: Environment and Rural Development (ERAD)
Accountable Officer: John Graham
Minister: Ross Finnie

Contact

Email: govandrisk@gov.scot

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