Consultation overview

Consultation form

A consultation survey form (see Appendix A) was developed to capture a combination of quantitative and qualitative information, allowing respondents to share their views on the impact assessment screening reports and provide feedback to inform the development of future NTS2 Delivery Plans, strategic policies and actions.

One survey form was created with each impact assessment addressed through a specific section of the form. It was recognised that some of the survey questions would not be directly relevant to all, and therefore, respondents were encouraged to comment on the specific strategic policies of most relevance with the opportunity to skip questions.

The survey form adhered to best practice principles of survey design following guidance available from Delib and the Scottish Government. It was designed to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Consultation dates and duration

The consultation was open to the public and stakeholders from the 3rd November 2021 to 5th January 2022. The consultation was carried out over a two month period to give respondents adequate time to review the impact assessment reports and consultation form and provide their responses.

Methods of responding

Online via the Scottish Government’s consultation hub, Citizen Space.

A downloadable version of the survey form available for return via email or by post.

Respondents could also request a paper version of the survey form via email.

Those using Citizen Space to respond, were directed to the ‘About You’ page before submitting responses. This captured details about the respondents as well as asking them to indicate how their responses were to be handled and, in particular, whether they were content for their response to published.

Those responding via email or post were asked to complete a Respondent Information form to return with their survey forms.

Respondents were made aware that the Scottish Government is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and would therefore have to consider any request made to it under the Act for information relating to responses made to the consultation. Respondents were directed to the Scottish Government’s privacy policy for information on how personal data would be handled as part of this consultation.

Responses

Overall, the consultation received a total of 16 responses (including BRIA responses) from the following organisations:

  • British Ports Association (BPA);
  • Community Transport Association;
  • Killiecrankie and Fincastle Community Council;
  • Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland;
  • NatureScot;
  • Perth & Kinross Council;
  • Poverty Alliance;
  • Radiant and Brighter Community Interest Company;
  • Scottish Chambers of Commerce;
  • Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans;
  • South Lanarkshire Council;
  • Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (Tactran);
  • Transform Scotland; and
  • UK Logistics.

One response was received from a community organisation (who want to remain anonymous) and one individual response from a member of the public was also received.

It should be noted that some respondents provided feedback on more than one of the impact assessment areas and that other surveys were only partially completed. A breakdown of responses provided for each IA is as follows:

  • SEQIA - 8 responses;
  • HIIA - 5 responses;
  • ICIA - 2 responses; and
  • BRIA - 7 responses.

Within the SEQIA:

  • All respondents (8) answered the following questions:
    • S1 detailing how socio-economic impacts have been taken into account;
    • S5 recommending actions for future NTS2 Delivery Plans; and
    • S6 commenting on specific policies.
  • While fewer responses were received for questions identifying impacts on children and young people and how scoring should be adjusted.

In the HIIA:

  • Questions regarding unidentified health inequality impacts, unidentified vulnerable groups, access to a healthy diet and impacts on social environments all received the highest responses.
  • While responses regarding the scoring criteria received the fewest comments – ranging from 0 to 2.

In the ICIA:

  • The majority of questions received no responses.
  • One response was received on specific policies within the Delivery Plan in addition to the provisional scoring assigned to policies.

For a detailed breakdown of response rates for each question, refer to Appendix A.

Survey analysis

At the end of the consultation period, completed consultation forms were reviewed and any confidential information redacted by Transport Scotland, in line with GDPR requirements. All email responses were also uploaded to Citizen Space.

Consultation analysis has focused on the qualitative feedback received. This has involved reviewing each submission individually, identifying and categorising the points raised in feedback.

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