Community Assets 2023-01-11
2023-01-11
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about steps taken to protect community assets in Scottish communities.
What steps has the government taken to help Scottish communities protect their community assets?
Scottish communities have benefited from the UK Government's £150-million community ownership fund, with more than £2 million invested in 10 projects across Scotland to date. This includes over £200,000 for restoring a not-for-profit pub and £250,000 for Rannoch hub leisure facilities.
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Q2
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The MP is seeking an update on Moray Council's ambitious bid for the levelling-up fund.
Can he give us an update on Moray Council's bid that will see jobs and investment in Elgin and across Moray?
Eight Scottish projects have been funded to a value of more than £171 million through the levelling-up fund. The UK Government will shortly make an announcement on successful bids from round 2, and I look forward to seeing more successful Scottish bids as part of that announcement.
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The exact status or outcome of Moray Council's bid was not provided.
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Q3
Partial Answer
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The MP is questioning the government's claim that Scotland is not being short-changed due to Brexit, highlighting a decrease in regional development funding.
Can he be honest at the Dispatch Box about whether Scotland is being short-changed as a result of leaving the EU?
The Government is making decisions based on real devolution and supporting local councils across Scotland by investing in local communities, while the Scottish Government increasingly take more powers away from local councils.
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Whether Scotland is being short-changed due to Brexit was not directly addressed.
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