Question reference: S6W-25475
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 12 February 2024
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Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 13 March 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the potential impact of the reduction to the Green Jobs Fund contained in its draft Budget 2024-25 will be on job creation in Scotland.
Answer
Published forecast figures on green job numbers are derived from projects where funding from the Green Jobs Fund has already been agreed and, in financial year 2024-25, support will continue for projects where commitments have been contractually agreed.
It is important to recognise that the Green Jobs Fund forms a relatively small part of the Scottish Government’s broader investment in the transition to net zero. This includes many institutions, funding packages and investment vehicles which provide advice, support and financial assistance for businesses at the forefront to building Scotland’s green economy. The forthcoming Green Industrial Strategy will provide further strategic direction on how such investment should be directed in future.