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.
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. It is understood all older Scots will be entitled to a payment, but not every recipient will receive the same amount as some pensioners are wealthy.New policies should be announced in Holyrood first and he alleged a “breach” of protocol.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.
Scottish politics At an event on Wednesday the First Minister confirmed options are being considered but refused to reveal the final decision: “There are possible steps that could be taken within Scotland to ameliorate the difficulties that are faced by pensioners living in a colder climate without winter fuel payments. That will obviously be the subject of a statement to Parliament.”
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