SLE Statement on Scottish Budget
Press ReleaseCommenting on the Budget announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Kate Forbes, this afternoon, SLE Chief Executive, Sarah-Jane Laing said:
“There are many positive announcements in today’s budget. £831million for affordable housing and significant investment towards energy efficiency, natural environment restoration and decarbonisation projects will help ensure Scotland is on the right track to becoming a net zero nation.
“We hope rural Scotland will receive its fair share of this spending and it is welcome to see £51million being invested in rural and island services. The recent storms highlight how important it is that our rural communities are fully supported during such difficult times.
“With the pandemic ongoing and the emergence of the omicron variant, it is also pleasing to see many rural businesses will benefit from a continuation of 50% rates relief into at least the first quarter of 2022.”
The full budget can be read here.