Question reference: S5W-31229
- Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 14 August 2020
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 25 August 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an indicative timeline for resumption of (a) outdoor and (b) indoor pipe band practice.
Answer
Outdoor activities, including rehearsals and seated live events, are allowed to re-commence from 24 August in accordance with physical distancing and hygiene guidance for events – available at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-events-sector-guidance/ - and for performing arts, available at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-the-performing-arts-and-venues-sector/ . Professional band players only may now rehearse indoors following the performing arts guidance. The restrictions on non-professional playing indoors will be reviewed next on 10 September.