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In respect of the question that Mr Greer asked on “how the interest rate is set for the National Loans Fund”, I can advise the following: The Scottish Government borrows directly from the National Loans Fund which updates its interest rates daily at 9am based on UK Gilt yields.
The UK government as well has highlighted the inadequacies of the situation, with its Union Connectivity report recommending that funding should be made available for major upgrades.
Another key intervention was the establishment of the Nature Restoration Fund, which invested around £65 million in nature restoration projects from 2021-2026.
There is information on what will be phased out - direct payments, but little on what will replace it.
There is an absence of funding guarantees beyond 2022.
We recognise women are disproportionately affected by gynaecology waiting times, and timely access to gynaecology services will be a priority as we continue to develop our Women’s Health Plan.