25/06/2014 Reporting Scotland

you very much. That's all from us so it's goodbye

It's nearly 35 years since Margaret Thatcher gave people the

This evening, Scotland is poised to scrap the controversial policy.

A woman from Renfrewshire will be the first person in the UK to have

The hands of the dollar would attach to my wrists, they would use that

A straight sets victory for Andy Murray at Wimbledon.

The win might have been easy, but it still meant a lot.

This year will be the last for the festival at Balado

And it's a big welcome for the Queen's Baton Relay from

People living in council houses are to lose

It will bring to an end a key policy of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative

government which has seen hundreds of thousands of tenants in Scotland

buy their homes from local councils and housing associations.

The legislation is being discussed right now by MSPs.

They'll vote to approve the SNP Government's plans within the hour.

Our political correspondent, Glenn Campbell,

These are formal steps, but the Scottish Government have

been phasing out the right-to-buy for some time?

Yes, they have. And then Parliament votes to end right to buy from 2016,

they will signal the end of an era in housing policy that stretches

back more than three decades. It is more than 20 years since Elsa

Harbour exercised her right to buy the house she was renting from the

council in Glasgow. She has no regrets. It gave us security. We

were so glad that we had the chance to buy the house. Because bubbly we

would not have been able to buy any highs at that time if we didn't have

that opportunity. It was Margaret Thatcher who gifted tenants the

right to buy, a policy that proved more popular than she ever was in

Scotland. Almost half ?1 million but is have been sold under the scheme

in Scotland alone. The policy has dramatically increased homeownership

year but it has also contributed to a serious shortage in the homes

available for social rent. Catherine applied for a larger council house

which was expecting a baby and says it took three years for a suitable

property to become available. It was quite stressful and frustrating,

just waiting for the knock on the door and towards the end, I was

depressed. Holyrood ministers say abolishing the right to buy.

Councils and housing associations losing more homes for rent. It is

right thing to do because of projects up to 15,500 houses over

ten years and we have already lost so many in the social sector because

of this. Conservatives say the government is crushing aspiration.

It was a most successful driver for social change in Scotland over the

last generation and this will take away the ladder from people who

could still take that opportunity. The Tories asked parliament to block

abolition. Yes, 12? No, 103. Alec Johnson cried shame. But the vast

throaty want the right to buy to end. -- majority. And that view will

be confirmed when the Housing Bill ending this goes through its final

vote here just after seven p.m.. That'll mean that Scotland becomes

the only part of the UK where the right to buy is no longer available

to council tenants and in England, they are increasing the incentives

for tenants to exercise that right. Scottish ministers say they are

pursuing other schemes to encourage home ownership.

More to come later tonight on the right-to-buy

We will debate the end of right to buy, what has been the effect of

over 30 years of council house sales? And what does he future look

like? And why would an independent Scotland need Armed Forces? Where is

the threat? A woman from Renfrewshire is set to

become the first person in the UK to Corinne Hutton had her hands

and feet amputated last summer, after a pneumonia infection led to

blood poisoning. Our health correspondent, Eleanor

Bradford, has this exclusive report. One year ago, Corinne Hutton had

hands but an infection left fighting for her life. Her feet and hands

turned black and had to be updated. But arrests were preserved and she

is to get the UK's first double-handed grab 's blood. The

hands of the donor would attach to my wrists, and the second line would

be the donor. If it fails, not that you want that, but if it did, I am

no worse off. She will follow in the footsteps of the UK's only hand

transplant recipient. 18 months on, I am doing so many things I thought

I would never do again. Things like taking awful tops of and I can

fasten my shirt buttons. -- bottle tops. The surgery will take days at

the same hospital in Leeds but doing both hands at once will be more

complex. In the case of Mark, we had to repair and three nerves and this

time it is more like ten. And all of those tendons repair and

individually so much more complex but the concept is the same. Hand

transplants are unusual in that the donation is very visible. Something

Corinne Hutton has had to prepare for. I would be told it is

psychologically tough when you can see the donation every day. I like

to think that for me, I would be grateful to whoever had given me

those and what they have done for me. Depending on when the donor

becomes available, surgery is expected to take place in the

autumn. Andy Murray has cruised his way

into the third round of the The reigning champion dropped just

two games in an imperious straight-sets dismissal

of the Slovenian Blaz Rola. It took less than an hour-and-a-half

to send the world number 92 packing. And it was a good afternoon, too,

for his brother, Jamie, Kheredine has been watching

the action. Henman Hill was heaving. At this

enormous Andy Murray plays and, it seems, some fans got lucky. You got

his autograph? Half an hour ago. We saw him walking and we did not

realise he was behind us. He was just there. I would love to think

that he would win. But I think semi-finals, definitely. This is

normally the home for Andy Murray here but today he has a walk to get

through the second round match. It is a trip to court number one for

Andy Murray, taking on Blaz Rola. Thirsty work. And perhaps he thought

that extra supplies would be needed. He need not have worried. From the

first game, he showed he was a cut above the Slovenian opponent. The

only ball that annoyed him all day was the one that fell from his own

pocket. That has happened before. Apart from that, this was like a

Sunday stroll. The match was tied up in under one hour and a half. This

is the first year he has played on grass. He has just come out of

college. He has broken into the top 100. So it was tough for him today.

The Scot can expect a sterner test on Friday against Roberto Bautista.

You're watching Reporting Scotland from the BBC.

Still to come on tonight's programme:

A big welcome for the Queen?s Baton from the Wee County

In sport, we're live at Wimbledon on another good day for Andy Murray

And some trash talking as these two upstage

The tens of thousands of people who head to T in the Park every year

will make their way to Balado for the final time next month.

In 2015, the music festival is moving to a new home at

It follows concerns about a huge oil pipeline

which runs directly underneath the current site near Kinross.

Next month's T in the Park will be the final time the festival will be

held at Balado. It is moving to a new venue at Strathallan Castle.

After the Health and Safety Executive renewed concern over a

crude oil pipeline under the old site. The view across what will be

the campsite for T in the Park from 2015. But why move from Balado?

Geoff Ellis is from one macro. Safety concerns? We did not think

there were any concerns but we have been constricted and this is the

last. When you see this site, it is beautiful and you would want to move

anyway because it is fantastic with its own castle. Showing off that any

earlier today, but how will this event affect locals? I am excited

because I have never been to a festival before so it is good to go

with my friends and see the music. Closer to home will be better. There

will be a high volume of people and traffic and it could be difficult.

We're used to chaos here. I'm standing where the main stage will

be. This is as close as I will get to seeing that view. You must

imagine the lights, the sound system and 80,000 people filling this field

in front of me. What would our military look like if

there's a Yes vote for independence? Well, the White Paper suggests

Scotland would look to have 15,000 people working full-time in our

forces. And 5000 reservists. With troops focussed on defending our

coastline, and on peacekeeping abroad. So, an attractive option for

those who want to sign up and serve? Our Referendum Correspondent Laura

Bicker has been speaking to some potential recruits.

Two young cadets and selling one important question. I am voting yes.

I am voting no. Both want a career in the armed forces and are here to

find out what a Scottish defence force would offer. First up, the

question of former Marine. What could a Scottish military offer?

Diane bought more stability on beer you are posted. -- more stability on

where you are posted. And no redundancies when you are in the

Armed Forces. Do you imagine some to abandon their allegiance to the

Crown? The Crown would exist in an independent Scotland. The decision

whether to stay with the UK armed forces, which happens around the

Commonwealth and Ireland, or to join the studies Armed Forces would be

their decision. We are providing that opportunity. Next in the firing

line is a former TA member of Ruth Davidson. With spending be increased

to 3.3 billion, with that be considered even if the vote is no?

We have one of the biggest military budgets in the world, and if you

look at what the Scottish Government want to do with it, it is a

fraction, 3500 army personnel, Yuma -- uniformed personnel, against what

we have in the British Army. I think it looks safer and someone having a

longer job in the Scottish defence force. I feel not safe in the

British and to, we like to, without could be made redundant like that.

We have one of the best applied Armed Forces, and it is getting the

people you need in the places you need to face the kind of threat in

the world. So who passed inspection? Yes is the right way to go, more

security and focusing on our country. We are better and safer

together and it offers better careers. Both remain entrenched in

their views, the two sides of this campaign having until September to

parade their policies on independence.

Now time for a brief look at other stories.

A company's been fined ?7,5000 after admitting causing an explosion at an

Aberdeenshire hotel in 2009 which injured three people. Instant

Catering Maintenance Limited were installing cookers at the Drumtochty

Arms in Auchenblae. But an error by an engineer led to a gas leak and an

explosion. Plans to use Paisley's cultural

assets to turn the town into one of Scotland's top tourist destinations

have been announced. The proposals include refurbishing the museum and

a new theatre. It's hoped it could then bid for City of Culture status.

Paisley is a real city with the real history with artists, such as Kelly

Marie! And Michael Cassidy, who was about today, the next big thing.

Paisley is a brilliant place. A six month deadline's been set to

find a new use for Perth's City Hall. The council wants to demolish

the Edwardian building and create a city square. But a proposal's been

made to turn it into a luxury hotel and the council's agreed to give

other developers the chance to come forward with ideas.

The biggest exhibition ever staged at the National Galleries of

Scotland begins this weekend. Generation features the work of some

of the best known artists in Scotland over the last 25 years.

Events will also be held across the country.

And Lerwick Harbour is preparing to mark the 50th anniversary of the

first arrival of a North Sea oil-industry vessel. In July 1964,

two survey ships that were looking for oil took shelter there. Nobody

could have predicted just how important the oil industry would be

for Lerwick Harbour and the islands, but with development east and west

of Shetland, I think this industry will be important for the next 50

years to come. The St Magnus Festival in Orkney has

been marking the 80th birthday of its founder, Sir Peter Maxwell

Davies. The composer, who's currently Master of the Queen's

Music, has lived in Orkney since 1970. But ill health has meant he's

had to miss the last three festivals. Here's our arts

correspondent Pauline McLean. SINGING.

These songs of island life were written more than 30 years ago for

the very first St Magnus Festival' and the children of those who sang

them up the singing them interviewed. Sir Peter Maxwell

Davies has lived here since 1970 and the festival he set up in 1977 as

gone from strength to strength. It is much bigger and more part for

than when I set it up and stop it was in it's in this event and a lot

of controversy and opposition. But I am very pleased it has gone through

and become this wonderful thing. Max, as he is known, had a castle

and eventful life, but mellowing with age and despite being the

Master of the Queen's Music comedy is still outspoken in his views, not

least about music education. But the last two years have seen him fight a

different battle, against leukaemia, and music helped him

build through. Reading my 10th symphony in hospital help me, and of

course the medical treatment was wonderful, I would not wish that

chemotherapy on anybody, but being able to, when ever I felt well

enough, to write music was great. And how best to celebrate or the's

man of music but in song? -- Orkney's.

# Happy birthday to you. #. CHEERING. . David's standing by.

That means it must be time for tonight's sport. And a good day for

the Murray brothers. As we mentioned earlier in the

programme, Andy Murray is through to last thirty two round of the Men's

Singles at Wimbledon beating Blaz Rola of Slovenia in straight sets.

Our tennis reporter Kheredine Idessane joins us now from

Wimbledon. Good evening. A straightforward win for Andy Murray

today? It was, blink and you missed it, Andy Murray taking an hour and

24 minutes to see off Blaz Rola of Slovenia. And with the place in

Friday's first round, a decent doubles outing for Big Brother Jamie

Murray, with partner John Peers after another straight to its win

over Daniel Evans and James Ward. Jimmy was only too happy to agree

this was a good day for the family. A couple of wins, not too stressful,

we are family, I was playing at the same time as Andy, so I did not see

any of his match, but we played a good match and a good start to the

tournament. We played good tennis, it is a tough level to be for

anyone, coming into the tournament will of confidence and looking

forward to a good run. And a massive tournament for Andy, had a chance to

speak to him? How do you think he will get on? It is a great feeling

to come here as Wimbledon champ -- champion, and it will be difficult,

but he has a good shot, he loves playing on grass and he knows when

he plays his best tennis, you can beat the best in the world. Two easy

wins for Andy Murray so far this week, but he admits things will get

harder, he plays in the third round on Friday, playing the Spaniard

world number 23. And after David furrier's defeat today, the highest

ranked player in Andy Murray's corner is Grigor Dimitrov.

Now it was supposed to be all about the ring return of Ricky Burns. But

the former world boxing champion was somewhat overshadowed at today's

pre-fight media conference in Glasgow by these two. This is what

happened the last time Stephen Simmons and Wadi Cammacho faced each

other. And tensions today were once again high. Phil Goodlad reports.

It was all smiles to begin with. Almost playful. But it did not last

long for boxing's newest enemies. There anyone have any make up or

something? You will be flat on your back! The spectacularly fell out

after there was accusations of one disrespecting the other's way.

Things once more threatened to boil over. -- wife. It means so much to

me. The plan is to keep it cool. Sure everybody. Then go into the

ring and do what I need to do. I do not just acting like a couple of

bairns? Probably him. I have been calm and collected. Amid the circus,

Ricky Burns, but his comeback fight this Friday, it may be overshadowed.

Now a look at what else is happening across Scottish sport. Motherwell

are in the market for playing reinforcements. Their manager it

seems especially keen to find a replacement for the recently sold

Henri Anier. We will need a striker and possibly a centre half as well,

so they might come from down south, the loan market, as it stands.

Scotland face South Africa on Saturday looking for a fourth tour

win in a row under Vern Cotter. Full-back Peter Murchie says his

team won't be overawed by the Springboks. We cannot wait to see

what kind of South Africa we play, take it in turns, and if we wait for

it, we may be a few scores down before we get going, just go right

from the whistle. Dan Parks has retired from Rugby.

The standoff represented Scotland 67 times. He also played for Glasgow

Warriors, Cardiff and Connaught. Northampton's Kyle Coetzer will

captain Scotland for the three match one-day series against the

Netherlands in Glasgow next month. The squad was announced today.

Read all about Andy Murray and lots more on the BBC Sport Scotland

website. That is it from me tonight.

Thank you. It's been day of castles and quad

bikes for the Queen's Baton Relay. As it travelled through the Wee

County, Clackmannanshire, up to Castle Campbell perched high above

Dollar. From where our baton correspondent Ben Moore caught up

with one very special family. The baton has arrived at this Castle

Campbell, brought up by Mountain rescue on a quad bike and handed to

the baton the error 56, Jennifer McIntosh. -- baton bearer. She

brought back three medals from the Commonwealth Games in 2010. What was

it like to carry the baton? Absolutely incredible, such an

honour, amazing. How come you would on this leg? I went to the Academy

just down in the village. Strong ties. You are from a family of

shooters, both parents competing in the Commenwealth Games. Starting

with mother, all that on beer is, you must be proud as a family? --

all baton bearers. So proud, will see how she can do. And the bat on

will be visiting schools down in Dollar. It will then move on to

Dundee and five. -- Fife.

And Christopher is here how is the weather looking for the start of the

school holidays? Fairly cloudy and damp through parts of the central

belt, but across the far north, 20 degrees in the sunshine.

And right on the East Coast with the breeze of this could be -- of the

sea, much cooler. The showers lingering in the West tonight. Some

clear skies up towards Inverness, Caithness and Sutherland, where

temperatures in the countryside rather chilly down to around three

or five Celsius. Around ten or 11 in towns. Tomorrow starts by and

cloudy. Some overnight rain across the south-west, down towards

Dumfries and Galloway, staying cloudy here through the morning,

elsewhere dry and bright. By mid afternoon across Lanarkshire and the

Borders, brighter skies, cloud in the south-west. For North Argyll,

the West Highlands, some sunshine. For the East into Aberdeenshire and

Inverness, more cloud and certainly quite chilly around North Sea

coasts, a fresh feel. Queen's Baton Relay is in Fife tomorrow, so I dry

day, cloudy start, some sunshine through the day, but along the

beach-front it will be fresh with a breeze. The rest of the afternoon

into the evening, light showers, sunshine, and towards Friday,

low-pressure nearby, but not close enough, taking rain into England and

Wales, so we are staying dry north of it. Some sunshine for the west

and south-west and stop more cloud elsewhere, some light showers, and

cool along North Sea coasts. Largely dry the weekend, some cloud around,

the best of the sunshine in the south and south-west, similar

conditions towards funding. A reminder of tonight's main news...

-- towards Sunday. People living in council houses are to lose the right

to buy their homes. It will bring to an end a key policy of Margaret

Thatcher's Conservative government. MSPs will vote on the SNP

Government's plans within the next 20 minutes.

And a senior judge has rebuked the Prime Minister for commenting on the

conviction of Andy Coulson while the phone-hacking trial was still going

on. David Cameron apologised yesterday for employing Coulson as

his spin doctor, saying it had been the wrong decision.

That's Reporting Scotland. I'll be back with the headlines at eight and

the late bulletin very late tonight. We're back with that at around

23:35pm, because of the World Cup coverage. And the main addition of

Reporting Scotland is tomorrow at 7:30pm. Right now, though, from

everyone on the team around the country, a very good evening to you.