Asda Extends Cost of Living Support in Cafés and Blue Light Discount
- Submitted by: Christine Grahame, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 January 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-07446
That the Parliament welcomes the extension of Asda’s cost of living support through its in-store cafes; understands that Asda’s Kids Eat for £1 and Winter Warmers £1 deal for pensioners are to be extended until the end of March 2023; believes that, since launching these initiatives in 2022, Asda cafes have served more than 192,000 £1 meals to kids and over 60s in Scotland, as well as providing older customers with a warm space and a hot meal during the colder months; notes that Asda has extended its 10% discount for emergency workers though its partnership with the Blue Light Card, and recognises the value of these schemes to many people across Scotland during a period of severe financial hardship.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Paul McLennan, Jenni Minto, Audrey Nicoll, Kaukab Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed