Question reference: S6W-01918
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 28 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 10 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for supporting the hospitality sector following the end of furlough.
Answer
The Scottish Government has consistently called for the furlough scheme to remain in place for as long as it is needed to support businesses as we move through recovery. Whilst the figures show those on furlough are reducing, there is still a significant number of jobs which continue to be supported by this scheme. The Scottish Government is doing all it can to protect Scotland’s economy and ensure that as many people as possible on furlough keep their jobs.
We recognise that this is an extremely difficult time for businesses of all kinds across Scotland and we are doing everything we can with the limited powers available to us to support the hospitality sector.
More detailed information on the support that is available for Hospitality can be found here:
Financial Support for Tourism - COVID-19 | VisitScotland.org .