Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 25 March 2026 [Draft]
25 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Diving Facilities (Ayr)
I recognise the importance to people in the south-west of Scotland of the facility at the Citadel leisure centre. As Sharon Dowey makes clear, it is a matter for South Ayrshire Council. Obviously, through the investments that we are making in the budget, the Government is providing support for greater access to swimming lessons in our facilities around the country.
The issue that the member raises is a particularly specialist area. I will ask officials to explore what opportunities there are for co-operation but, fundamentally, it remains a matter for South Ayrshire Council.
In the same item of business
Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con)
Con
Ayr diving club has been in existence since 1964 and uses one of only four diving facilities in the whole of Scotland. It is the only one on the west coast, ...
The First Minister (John Swinney)
SNP
I recognise the importance to people in the south-west of Scotland of the facility at the Citadel leisure centre. As Sharon Dowey makes clear, it is a matter...