Question reference: S6W-14212
- Date lodged: 24 January 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jackson Carlaw on 2 February 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) how it works with Capital Credit Union to promote any benefits of credit union membership to (a) SPCB and (b) MSP staff.
Answer
The SPCB is pleased to be able to confirm that it is a member of Capital Credit Union. SPCB staff and staff employed by MSPs are reminded that they can make regular monthly deposits into their savings account directly through payroll and a link to the Capital Credit Union website is provided to all staff on the SPCB’s payslips platform.
The SPCB is committed to supporting staff with the cost of living and as part of a range of measures to support staff it is actively working with Capital Credit Union and Work and Save Scotland to develop a range of resources designed to promote the benefits of credit union membership. Further details will be shared with SPCB staff and MSP staff in due course.
The SPCB believes that this is the right thing to do, recognising that financial wellbeing is an urgent priority for staff.