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Written Question · S1W-12296 · Session 1

What measures it will take in order to ensure the continued use of Balnain House, Inverness as a centre for traditional arts and culture; w…

Answered Asked by Fergus Ewing SNP Lodged 5 Jan 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what measures it will take in order to ensure the continued use of Balnain House, Inverness as a centre for traditional arts and culture; whether it has allocated any funding for this purpose and, if not, whether it will urge the Scottish Arts Council, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise network, or any other body to do so.

The answer

Answered by Allan Wilson on 19 Mar 2001 · 73 days after it was lodged, 52 days after it was due

None. The closure of Balnain House was a decision for the company. The Scottish Arts Council continues to support traditional arts in the area and is working with others in the Highland Arts Partnership to develop long-term plans to ensure their sustainable future.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-12296 by reference.