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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)
Macpherson, Ben SNP Edinburgh Northern and Leith Watch on SPTV

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 not sustainable. It has been considering its options and has kept ministers informed of developments. However, as I am sure Tavish Scott is aware, there are legal sensitivities around the current negotiations relating to the proposals to improve parking and visitor facilities. Therefore, it would be inappropriate for me to go into any detail on those on-going discussions at this time. What is more, as would always be the case in any process of this nature, it is the responsibility of ministers to ensure that best value for money can be evidenced.

I will ensure that Historic Environment Scotland is asked to make contact with the member to further discuss these matters and to inform him of any updates, as appropriate.

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
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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.