Question reference: S5W-34727
- Asked by: Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 21 January 2021
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 1 February 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for businesses in the professional cleaning sector that are continuing to operate during the COVID-19 lockdown, in light of the restrictions in place under the current guidance.
Answer
We recognise the economic impact and strain that the current restrictions are having on both the businesses that are required to close and businesses that remain open, including businesses in the cleaning sector. On 28 January we announced we are doubling the discretionary fund from £30 million to £60 million. The Local Authority Discretionary Fund was specifically designed to target small businesses and the self-employed who have not received direct financial support through other Scottish Government financial support schemes, such as supply chains. More information on how to access this fund will be available on local authority websites.