Question reference: S6O-02347
- Asked by: James Dornan, MSP for Glasgow Cathcart, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 31 May 2023
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Current status: Answered by Natalie Don on 8 June 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps have been taken to mitigate any damage caused by fires and floods in higher and further education campuses.
Answer
This is a matter for universities and colleges.
Higher Education institutions are autonomous bodies; and Further Education institutions each have a Board of Management and are responsible for their own financial and strategic management.
It is their responsibility to carry out a Fire Safety Risk Assessment and keep that assessment up to date. Based on the findings of the assessment institutions need to ensure appropriate fire prevention and safety measures are in place.
In terms of flood prevention, institutions should ensure that campus buildings are well maintained, wind and watertight. They should have in place maintenance programmes to reduce the risk of water damage.