Question reference: S5W-34418
- Asked by: Alasdair Allan, MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 8 January 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 3 February 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it will give to extending financial support to businesses in areas subject to Level 3 restrictions, such as the Western Isles, whose income has been adversely impacted by mainland Scotland going into lockdown.
Answer
On 12 January, the Scottish Government announced funding to support businesses on Scotland’s islands though additional allocations to the Discretionary Fund sums held by relevant local authorities. We are working with those local authorities to finalise arrangements, which will be confirmed very soon.