MSPs will spend £1.75m replacing the lighting in Holyrood’s debating chamber.
Officials at the Scottish Parliament confirmed the plan today ahead of Derek Mackay’s Budget, which is expected to impose spending cuts on councils.
They say the lighting in the chamber, which hosts First Minister’s Questions and debates, is starting to fail and the new set-up will save £350,000 over 25 years.
A Scottish Parliament spokesman said there is a risk that crucial parliamentary business will be interrupted if the works are not carried out.
He said: “The lighting technology in the chamber is beginning to fail and needs to be replaced as it poses an increasing risk to parliamentary business.
“All options have been explored and our decision follows careful and thorough consideration.
“We will spread the cost over two financial years to meet this from existing resources.
“We anticipate running cost savings of around £350,000 over the lifespan of the new system.”
