HC Deb 23 April 1996 vol 276 c125W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the number of sites for travelling people within the highlands recommended by the advisory committee on Scotland's travelling people. [26332]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

The Secretary of State's advisory committee on travelling people has recommended that 74 pitches are required in the Highland council area to meet the needs of travelling people.

Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the number and location of sites for travelling people in each of the eight districts within the highlands. [26323]

Mr. Raymond S. Robertson

Seventy-four pitches are provided on a number of sites throughout the area, including 20 pitches provided on private sites. The local authority-owned sites in the area are as follows:

Former district council area Number of pitches Location
Badenoch and Strathspey 7 Laggan road, Newtonmore
Inverness 20 Longman, Inverness
Lochaber 15 Spean bridge
12 Kentallan