Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 13 June 2019
13 Jun 2019 · S5 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Jarlshof (Coach Parking)
As the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, explained in a letter to Tavish Scott on 2 May, discussions on the proposed improvements to visitor facilities at Jarlshof remain on-going. Legitimate questions have been raised about best value for money for the public and taxpayers, and ministers await further advice that the position has been addressed. The cabinet secretary has asked Historic Environment Scotland to ensure that matters are expedited in so far as is within its control.
In the same item of business
8. Tavish Scott (Shetland Islands) (LD)
LD
To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in developing coach park facilities for the Jarlshof site in Shetland. (S5O-03389)
The Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development (Ben Macpherson)
SNP
As the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, explained in a letter to Tavish Scott on 2 May, discussions on the proposed...
Tavish Scott
LD
Sumburgh hotel, local bus businesses and the cruise line industry have been told for three years that Historic Environment Scotland, the agencies and the Gov...
Ben Macpherson
SNP
For clarity, Historic Environment Scotland is aware of the vital need for facilities at Jarlshof, as has been expressed, and that the current provision is no...
The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh)
NPA
Apologies to Jenny Gilruth and Bill Kidd, but our time is up.