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VisitScotland estimate that retail spending attributable to tourism in Scotland generates £445 million from UK tourists and £180 million from visitors from overseas, a total of £625 million.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
15 November 2001
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will encourage tourism to islands by reviewing the regulations for the provision of signs for island visitor attractions on the mainland trunk road network.
We will make that clear in the guidance that we issue to local authorities.I recognise the fear that has been expressed that a few local authorities might attempt to abuse those powers.
The Forum of Scottish Claims Managers has expressed concern about double accounting with regard to claims for wages and solatium and has suggested that, as the existing law is problematic, section 1(2) of the 1976 act be disapplied.
In the ballot for Presiding Officer, the votes were as follows: For 113, Against 7, Abstentions 9.A clear majority has expressed its preference, and more than 25 per cent of members have voted.
The Committee reiterates its view, as previously expressed in relation to other legislation arising from EU Withdrawal, that the Scottish Parliament should have the opportunity to effectively scrutinise the exercise of all legislative powers within devolved competence.