Written Question · S1W-22874 · Session 1
Whether it will obtain a valuation of the land and buildings occupied by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at Hope Terrace, Edinburgh; whethe…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will obtain a valuation of the land and buildings occupied by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at Hope Terrace, Edinburgh; whether, should the SNH head office be relocated from Edinburgh, the capital receipt from the sale of the premises at Hope Terrace would be available (a) in whole or (b) in part for relocation costs, and how any partial contribution to relocation costs arising from any such capital receipt would be calculated.
The answer
In accordance with the general principles in undertaking a relocation review, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will consider issues such as costs, social issues, personnel issues, transport and environmental considerations. A valuation of Hope Terrace, Edinburgh will be obtained to ascertain the potential costs or benefits in relocating. Should the review recommend moving from Hope Terrace, capital receipts of up to £1 million would be available to SNH to cover relocation or other costs: capital receipts of more than £1 million would similarly be available with the consent of the Scottish ministers.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-22874 by reference.