- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 12 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what the estimated carbon emissions reduction will be from the operation of the Home Insulation Scheme in 2009-10 and how that reduction will be calculated.
Answer
The Scottish Government has made an initial estimate that the Home Insulation Scheme could save in the region of 24,250 tCO2e in 2009-10. The actual emission savings achieved will depend on a range of factors including the characteristics of the areas chosen, and the scale of contribution from partners. The emission savings achieved will be calculated within the framework for standard carbon assessment being developed by the Scottish Government.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 12 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what the expected total householder contribution will be to measures part-funded by the Home Insulation Scheme in 2009-10.
Answer
The total householder contribution to measures part-funded by the Home Insulation Scheme in 2009-10 will depend on factors such as the eligibility criteria agreed and the areas selected.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 30 April 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by John Swinney on 12 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there is to be a hardship fund in Scotland similar to that announced in the UK Budget and how soon charities will be able to access such a fund.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-23406 on 12 May 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 30 April 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by John Swinney on 12 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what the consequential funding is from the 拢20 million Hardship Fund for third sector organisations announced in the UK Budget.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-23406 on 12 May 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Thursday, 30 April 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by John Swinney on 12 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what purpose it intends for the consequentials from the 拢20 million Hardship Fund for third sector organisations announced in the UK Budget.
Answer
Consequentials accrue to the Scottish Block as a whole. Ministers decide how the additional spending should be allocated in Scotland based on Scottish priorities.
We will reach decisions on the allocation of additional funding as soon as possible. We are fully committed to the third sector and have already demonstrated this by pledging over 拢90 million between 2008-09 and 2010-11, an increase of approximately 35% on the previous spending period.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 11 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether budget and resources will be made available in addition to the 拢15 million identified for the Home Insulation Scheme for publicity and promotion聽of the scheme聽and, if so, to what value.
Answer
The bulk of the publicity and promotion costs of the scheme are expected to be met from within the 拢15 million of Scottish Government funding allocated to the first phase of this scheme. Some complementary investment for these purposes may also be contributed by partners.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 11 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has a target date by which it aims for all homes in Scotland to be insulated and, if so, to what minimum standard and by what date.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-23524 on 11 May 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 11 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive, in the case of rented accommodation, whether any contributions towards the cost of insulation聽measures under the Home Insulation Scheme will be sought from tenants or landlords.
Answer
Contributions towards the cost of insulation measures under the Home Insulation Scheme may be sought from landlords and/or tenants.
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 11 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive whether any non-financial criteria will be used to determine eligibility for reduced-cost insulation under the Home Insulation Scheme and, if so, what impact such criteria will have on the level of any householder contribution.
Answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-23507 on 11 May 2009. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at .
- Asked by: Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 05 May 2009
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Current Status:
Answered by Alex Neil on 11 May 2009
To ask the Scottish Executive what external partners will help deliver the Home Insulation Scheme and what roles they will play.
Answer
A range of external partners will play a role in the delivery of the Home Insulation Scheme. These include the Energy Saving Trust, which has been appointed by the Scottish Government as the managing agent for the scheme, energy companies, or their agents and installers. A provider or providers of benefits advice will also be sought. Other important stakeholders will include local councils, housing associations and other local partners.
