Question reference: S1W-00111
- Date lodged: 17 June 1999
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Current status: Answered by David Steel on 29 June 1999
Question
To ask the Presiding Officer what instructions, directions or advice, if any, have been given to Enric Miralles regarding the shape of the debating chamber in the proposed Holyrood Parliament building.
Answer
The Design Team (principal consultant Enric Miralles) have been working to the Scottish Parliament Building User Brief which states that "a horse shoe or semi- circular arrangement would appear to be the most appropriate". They receive advice from access consultants to help ensure that disabled access requirements are met.The SPCB is considering this issue in the light of the recent debate and decision on the Holyrood building, and of the informal seminars with Members, and will report back to Members in due course.