Question reference: S6W-11258
- Date lodged: 30 September 2022
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 18 October 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government to ensure that people in rural areas in Scotland, who may not be connected to mains gas and are reliant on heating oil, are supported during winter.
Answer
I know that many consumers in rural and remote areas of Scotland, already facing higher living costs rely upon heating oil to heat their homes.
I am very disappointed at the inadequate support announced by the UK Government for users of these fuels, especially since the additional £100 offered does not come close to the increases in heating oil and LPG costs seen in recent months.
We have raised these concerns directly with the UK Government, and will continue to do so.