Fossil Fuel Levy

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 22 March 2012.

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Photo of Sarah Boyack Sarah Boyack Labour

I thank the minister for his statement, which I and other Labour members very much welcome.

Has the minister considered eligibility for local authorities or companies that local authorities set up? He was right to suggest that there is a paradox in that although some of the technology—including renewable heat and solar technology—is established, we have not yet seen its mass application. South of the border, groups of authorities have had success, but cities in Scotland have not yet made progress. Is the minister keen to explore the idea?