Four SNP MSPs voted against the government in error, joining serial rebel Fergus Ewing who did so purposely
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth, Justice Secretary Angela Constance and MSPs Christine Grahame and Clare Adamson all voted against the government position.
The scheme, which has already been delayed by six months, is intended to ensure that short-term lets are regulated in the same way as other types of accommodation, such as hotels and caravan parks, and toBut there have been warnings that many self-catering property owners are considering withdrawing from the market rather than getting a licence, the cost of which ranges from £250 to £5,869.
The Tory motion noted “widespread concern in the tourist sector” over the plans, and warned that its “unintended consequences” could have a negative economic impact. Housing Minister Paul McLennan rejected the calls for a further delay, insisting: “Our government has taken more than sufficient time to develop our approach to an issue that has been raised by all parties and we have prioritised the short-term let sector’s voice in its development.
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