Question reference: S5W-34023
- Asked by: Liam McArthur, MSP for Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 11 December 2020
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 17 December 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-26441 by Michael Matheson on 3 December 2019, when it expects to make a formal announcement on the continuation of the Air Discount Scheme post-December 2020.
Answer
The Air Discount Scheme will continue at the current 50% discount rate until 31 March 2021 in order to continue to make travel for residents of the Highlands and Islands more affordable. It is our intention to continue the scheme beyond 31 March 2021, however that is subject to the 2021-22 Budget process. I will provide a further update following the completion of Parliament’s consideration of the 2021-22 Budget.