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Written question asked by Graeme Downie (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Tourism: Dunfermline

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Fife Council on the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study for the city.

Answer

Scotland Office Ministers and officials regularly engage with Fife Council on a wide range of regional economic development priorities, and will continue to do so.

Planning, and cultural heritage projects are devolved matters, and specific operational discussions regarding the Heart of Dunfermline feasibility study therefore rest with Fife Council and the Scottish Government.

However, the UK Government remains fully committed to supporting the long-term prosperity of Scotland’s newest city. We continue to work closely with local authorities across Scotland, including Fife Council, through investment frameworks like the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, Local Growth Fund, and the Defence Growth Deal to unlock growth and boost the regional economy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4778
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Tourism Dunfermline Fife Council
Link
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