Question reference: S6W-03279
- Asked by: Tess White, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 24 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 8 October 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how many lower-income older or disabled homeowners have been assisted by Care and Repair Scotland in the last 12 months with the installation of smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms in order to comply with the new regulations.
Answer
We have awarded a grant of £0.5 million to Care and Repair Scotland to provide additional support in relation to the new standard for fire alarms in all Scottish homes. Care and Repair Scotland will provide a report on the use of the grant funding at the end of the current business year.