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Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has today welcomed the news that from September 2009 guided tours are to be provided free of charge to visitors at the Scottish Parliament. By taking away this cost the Parliament will remove the only remaining regular aspect of public engagement which is not currently free of charge to visitors.
Mr McMillan said;
"I am pleased the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) has decided to remove the barrier of cost for members of the public to visit and tour the Scottish Parliament building. This is after all the people's Parliament and it is only right that everyone has access.
"I know from experience that when I give tours of the Parliament to members of the public they are duly grateful and welcome the opportunity to witness first hand the building. Removing this cost further highlights the aims of the Scottish Parliament to be open and accessible to all members of the public and will enhance the transparency between voter and elected members of Parliament.
"I hope many more people will take the opportunity to visit the Parliament and see the architecture for themselves. I encourage constituents to contact the Parliament on 0131 348 5000; Textphone: 0131 558 7676. I would also be delighted for constituents to contact my office on 0141 889 9519 and I will try and arrange to meet them during their visit."
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Notes for editors:
The contact for members of the media is:
Natalie Walker: 0131 348 6245 RNID TypeTalk calls welcome
Email: Natalie.walker@scottish.parliament.uk
Author : Stuart McMillan MSP
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