Question reference: S6W-00590
- Asked by: Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 10 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 25 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will ensure that all quarantine hotels for people entering Scotland can cater for all dietary requirements for people self-isolating.
Answer
Standard operating procedures at the hotel include recording of traveller’s dietary requirements which will be met, where practical.
The Scottish Government has close working relationships with all services providers, including the hotel teams directly in Scotland. This enables issues to be raised locally, solutions agreed quickly and, where practical, special measures for guests to be put in place at short notice.
The hotel teams in Scotland encourage travellers to get in touch with the Scottish Government where they feel their needs are not being adequately met by the hotel. This can include dietary requirements. We will do all that we can in liaising with the hotel to ensure that the traveller’s needs can be met and that their stay is as comfortable as possible.