Question reference: S5W-30262
- Asked by: David Stewart, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 26 June 2020
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 15 July 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Highlands and Islands Enterprise and (b) the UK Government regarding continuing to operate services between Wick John O'Groats and (i) Aberdeen and (ii) Edinburgh Airport.
Answer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise have been part of regular meetings between Transport Scotland officials, the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Airports Limited. We have had no discussions with the UK Government on this issue.