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Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 26 October 2021 Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 26 October 2021Time for Reflection Time for Reflection Good afternoon.
For example, some analysis was done by the Coalition of Carers in Scotland on the funds to support unpaid carers, and it traced £26 million less than in budget commitments—in other words, there was a shortfall of £26 million in that support.
My officials intend to engage with IStructE and others early in the New Year to discuss in greater depth and ensure the Scottish Government is fully informed of the latest industry guidance.
My officials intend to engage with IStructE and others early in the New Year to discuss in greater depth and ensure the Scottish Government is fully informed of the latest industry guidance.
These would be more reflective of the realities of long-term decarbonisation policy planning, and will be based on the latest decarbonisation pathway for Scotland.
We would welcome if you and your Parliamentary colleagues could encourage Scottish businesses to make use of this new approach, particularly as they consider the opportunities of the circular economy.
The United Kingdom Government has not inflation proofed its capital budget, and the latest forecasts show that our block grant for capital is expected to reduce in real terms by 8.7 per cent by 2027-28, which is a cumulative loss of more than £1.3 billion.
Can the minister provide an update on the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government regarding the support that can be provided to businesses that are experiencing those pressures with energy costs?