Question reference: S6W-15979
- Date lodged: 16 March 2023
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 March 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting leisure centres and swimming pools with any increased energy bills.
Answer
The Scottish Government understand the challenging financial circumstances that leisure centres and swimming pools are facing and are fully aware that rising energy costs are a significant issue.
We have repeatedly called on the UK Government to use all the powers at its disposal to tackle this cost of living crisis and to provide appropriate energy bill relief to sport and leisure facilities.
We are considering what support can be provided to the sport and leisure sector in Scotland, following the announcement by the UK Government of the financial package to support swimming pools in England.