Motion · S6M-08833 · 3 May 2023
A Perfect Storm: Fuel Poverty in Rural Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the Changeworks report, A Perfect Storm: Fuel Poverty in Rural Scotland; understands that fuel poverty is higher in the Highlands and Islands and is exacerbated by lower wages, higher energy bills and poorer housing conditions; further understands that these factors, and others, are causing depopulation in rural and remote areas, and notes the calls for the Scottish Government to address these issues urgently to help remote and rural communities, and to reach its climate goals.
Supporters (11)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Sep 2025
- Carol Mochan Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Paul O'Kane 5 Sep 2025
- Alex Rowley 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Smyth 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Mercedes Villalba 5 Sep 2025
- Martin Whitfield 5 Sep 2025
- Beatrice Wishart 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.