Written Question · S2W-19198 · Session 2
Whether it has made any assessment of the impact of the closure of facilities, such as banks, schools and post offices, on rural population…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has made any assessment of the impact of the closure of facilities, such as banks, schools and post offices, on rural population levels.
The answer
We value, and are continually improving, our evidence base for rural areas in order to inform our policies. We document key facts on rural Scotland, including population figures, in our annual Rural Scotland: Key Facts publication:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/09/08115837.
We also have a research programme looking at rural services:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/08/10104938.
Although no specific assessment has been made regarding the impact of the closure of particular facilities, we are committed to improving access to key services in priority rural areas as we work to maintain strong, prosperous and growing rural communities.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/09/08115837.
We also have a research programme looking at rural services:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/08/10104938.
Although no specific assessment has been made regarding the impact of the closure of particular facilities, we are committed to improving access to key services in priority rural areas as we work to maintain strong, prosperous and growing rural communities.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-19198 by reference.