Alison Johnstone said she would make a decision on whether to hear the statement after an investigation.
Holyrood’s Presiding Officer is considering whether a Government statement on winter fuel payments will be allowed after the Record revealed the new plan to its readers ahead of MSPs. Alison Johnstone said she would investigate after our exclusive this morning on SNP Ministers intending to reinstate a universal payment. Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves caused anger in the summer when she means-tested the WFP, stripping 900,000 Scots of a payment worth up to £300.
Johnstone replied: “I am aware that there are reports in the media in relation to the ministerial statement scheduled for this afternoon on supporting older people with increasing energy costs. “Members are aware of my expectation that, in line with long established guidance, where a ministerial statement has been scheduled by the parliament, the content of the statement should be first made to the Parliament. I am looking into this matter and any decision will be made known to the Parliament.
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