Question reference: S6W-14808
- Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 9 February 2023
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Current status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 9 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on widening the range of providers that are part of the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme, and whether it can confirm the total number of new applicants for accreditation.
Answer
Applications for additional providers to join the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme opened on 16 January 2023 and closed on the 24 February 2023.
We will make a further announcement about the outcome of this current accreditation process in due course.
There will be further opportunities for alternative suppliers to join the Scheme at regular intervals, and we will work with any potential applicant to help them understand our requirements, as well as how to obtain accreditation.