Question reference: S5W-33971
- Asked by: Gail Ross, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 10 December 2020
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 18 December 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposal for a public service obligation for Wick John o' Groats Airport.
Answer
I recognise the issues faced by the Caithness area, both specifically in relation to the loss of the Wick-Edinburgh and Wick-Aberdeen air services and more generally. The current financial situation is very challenging and until the Budget process for 2021-22 is complete we are unable to make any commitments for new expenditure. Support for air services from Wick forms part of the Budget considerations. It remains the case that any intervention would require multiple funding partners to restore scheduled services at Wick.