Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee

Recommendation 5

5 Deferred Paragraph: 37

Scottish Government's Energy Efficiency Scheme has underspent ring-fenced funds without clear justification.

Conclusion
The Scottish Government’s Energy Efficiency (Area-Based) Scheme uses ring-fenced funds which require approval, but which we heard was causing concern. Witnesses were unable to provide reasons for the Scottish Government’s underspend of this scheme.
Government Response Summary
The response focuses on recommendations relating to the UK Government and does not address recommendations 5 and 6, which remain a matter for the Scottish Government.
Paragraph Reference: 37
Government Response Deferred
HM Government Deferred
3. Furthermore, this response focussed on the report’s specific recommendations relating to the UK Government. This response therefore does not address the recommendations 5 and 6, which remain a matter for the Scottish Government.