§ Mr. MaclennanTo 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. RobertsonThe 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. MaclennanTo 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. RobertsonSeventy-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