More than 1,600 households in the social rented sector will be fitted with measures to make them warmer and cheaper to heat, Housing Minister Margaret Burgess has announced.

Speaking ahead of a debate which will highlight the Scottish Government’s commitment to delivering affordable housing, Mrs Burgess revealed the allocation of the £4.5 million Green Homes Cashback Scheme.

The scheme will provide funding to 24 registered social landlords and local authorities towards the cost of fitting energy efficiency measures in their properties across Scotland.

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