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Calls for public inquiry into Glasgow School of Art fires rejected

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh,Scottish Fire And Rescue,Scottish Government

The Glasgow School of Art building was devastated by two fires in 2014 and 2018. The Scottish Government has rejected calls for a public inquiry into the incidents.

The Scottish Government has rejected calls for a public inquiry to be held into fires that devastated the historic Glasgow School of Art building.

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson insisted that the Scottish Government "has long recognised the cultural and historical significance of the Mackintosh building". READ MORE: Lanarkshire Asda worker 'hit with walking stick' as staff face barrage of abuse from customersHowever, he told MSPs on the Scottish Parliament's Culture Committee that the Government "does not support" a call by its predecessor committee for a public inquiry into the blazes to be held.

But Mr Robertson said while ministers had looked at the feasibility of holding a review of fire safety in Category A listed buildings, most of these properties - including the Mackintosh building - are privately owned.

 

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