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We also request an update on whether a call for projects has now been opened by the Scottish Government for the Green Hydrogen Fund and, if so, how much of the £90 million fund has been allocated for developments so far.
Digital colleagues are working on that, including on sources of funding around all of that. However, that is being developed, so decisions will still need to be taken about how much is allocated to that and about prioritisation.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
29 October 2025
These included but were not limited to; • Leading national skills planning and strengthening regional skills planning; • Streamlining the funding landscape; • A review of Community Learning and Development; and • Enhancing the careers offer.
The recommendations for significant change to the status and functions of existing public bodies include: • a new approach to skills planning at national and regional level with the Scottish Government taking lead responsibility for that function, providing stronger leadership in this space and more clearly linking to Ministers strategic priorities for the wellbeing economy. • establish a single public body with responsibility for the funding...
Between 2021 and 2024, we will also provide funding of up to £700,000 to Close the Gap to change employment practices and workplace cultures in order to tackle the gender pay gap in Scotland.