Question reference: S6W-09560
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 1 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 15 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the temporary enhanced mileage rate for NHS Scotland staff that is due to end in July 2022, in light of reported concerns of community staff in rural areas who may travel large distances in their roles.
Answer
NHS Employer and Staff Side representatives discussed the temporary increase at a meeting on 7 July and agreed to extend the enhanced rates for a further 4 months, until 30 November 2022. This was confirmed to the service on 12 July.