Question reference: S6W-02853
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 9 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 20 September 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support businesses and sectors affected by shortages of building materials.
Answer
We have been working to address supply chain issues in the construction industry since the launch of our Construction Recovery Plan in October last year, working with the industry and the UK Government to fully understand the current supply chain issues, which we recognise are due to a number of factors including the coronavirus pandemic and the impact of EU Exit.
I also established a working group to consider immediate supply issues in more detail and I meet with the group on a weekly basis in order to work with Scottish manufacturers to increase output to meet the shortage challenges. I have been meeting suppliers to discuss the opportunities available for increasing production, and sourcing more supplies from Scottish manufacturers.
The Scottish Government will continue to work hard to address the problems and blockages faced by companies, where it is in our power to do so.