Question reference: S5W-09175
- Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 May 2017
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Current status: Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 23 May 2017
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will replace any agricultural assets of the Crown Estate that are damaged following a natural event.
Answer
From 1 April 2017, Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) has been managing the assets to provide continuity of delivery for Crown Estate tenants and customers. Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) has put in place insurance cover to protect against the costs of storm and flood damage to rural property. Costs of fixing any damage, including any excess, resulting from events not covered by this insurance would be met from either the revenue or capital account depending on the nature of the repairing or investment liability and the obligation on Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) to undertake any repair.