LABOUR and LibDem MSPs are hoping for fast “political gain” by opposing the short-term lets licensing scheme, Scotland’s Housing Minister has…
MSPs voted against the Scottish Government motion, but it is understood that four did so accidentally, with only Fergus Ewing intentionally rebelling.
“The whole council group in Edinburgh, just as recently as February said, they wanted to move this on and get this passed and get legislation in place and to get to the first of October.“At recent conferences they’ve talked about their views on short term lets and again they’ve backtracked and I think they were being political, no more than that.”
The minister said Labour MSPs didn't answer his question on the"strong support" from Edinburgh residents for the scheme. In response to McLennan’s comments, Rennie said that there’s “nothing inconsistent” about saying the solution for Edinburgh may not be the “right one” for Fife or the Highlands.
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