Current status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 23 February 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to identify alternative sources of capital funding for Glasgow's seven unsuccessful bids for the second round of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund.
As noted in my statement on February 7, the Levelling Up Funds should be devolved to the Scottish Government to disburse in partnership with our regions, including Glasgow City Region. Scottish Ministers are calling for a meeting with UK Government Ministers to discuss the future of this fund, requesting that the remaining £90 million be devolved for Scottish Government, for us to work with regions like Glasgow to ensure investment is targeted towards priority projects in areas where it will provide the greatest impact.