Question reference: S6W-05737
- Asked by: Alexander Burnett, MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 21 January 2022 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 31 January 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether (a) boarding kennels and (b) other businesses that rely on the travel industry will be eligible for business funding support, made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2022.
Answer
The Scottish Government has announced £375m of business support to support businesses in the sectors most affected by the restrictions and guidance to control the spread of Omicron. This includes £6m for the most directly affected businesses in the tourism sector including inbound tour operators, day tour operators, coach operators, hostels, visitor attractions and marine/outdoor. Guidance on this funding and other funds is available on Financial support for businesses - News | VisitScotland.org and findbusinesssupport.gov.scot
We have had to make tough decisions to target funding to sectors immediately impacted by the updated public health guidance. Decisions on the allocation of the remaining funds will be confirmed following further consultation with affected sectors on how it can best be targeted.