Stephen Gethins: “Scotland has been at the heart of Europe in the past and it is where we will remain now and in the future.”

More than 6,700 payments have been made since the Scottish Government launched this scheme to ensure households with the greatest need could meet the cost of keeping their homes warm.

The programme is already delivering significant results for people and businesses.

Aberdeen is a global centre of energy expertise and this site must now deliver on the promises that were made by the UK Government to bring high-quality jobs to the north-east of Scotland.

But providing support with fuel costs is only part of the picture. Improving a home's energy efficiency or switching to a cleaner heating system can help people lower their energy bills for years to come, as well as making homes warmer and…