Question reference: S5W-33186
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 11 November 2020
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Current status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 24 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is making available to larger self-catering units that are unable to trade viably as a result of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Answer
Self-catering businesses were eligible for either £10,000 and £25,000 grants for businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure. This extended to 75% for subsequent properties. We provided an additional £1.5 m for self-catering businesses who didn’t meet the 140 day eligibility criteria. We recognise that the single-household rule presents difficulties for large property owners, however with limited financial resources, our priority must be to assist those who have not received support. We’re considering further support in line with recommendations from the Tourism Taskforce and continue to request from the UK Government the transfer of financial powers to enable us to respond fully to business needs.