Question reference: S6W-00225
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 26 May 2021
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Current status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 3 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out of the impact that (a) social-distancing and (b) COVID-19 lockdowns have had on jobs in the (i) night-time economy and (ii) (A) pub and (B) restaurant sectors.
Answer
The Scottish Government published all its data online. The most recent impact assessment was published at the end of April and can be found here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2021/193/resources .
We also work closely with business organisations to gather feedback on the impact of restrictions which includes weekly meetings with the tourism and hospitality sector.