Question reference: S5W-25879
- Asked by: Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 16 October 2019
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Michael Russell on 17 October 2019
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what budget has been allocated to the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland.
Answer
Scottish Ministers will provide a budget of £1.37 million to the Citizens’ Assembly across both financial years that it will be sitting.
This funding will meet the costs arising from the 6 meetings of the Assembly, including the payment of gifts of thanks to members and providing expenses to support members’ attendance at Assembly meetings, and help where required with childcare or with their caring responsibilities, to ensure that all everyone chosen to participate is able to participate in the Assembly regardless of their circumstances. It will also fund a programme of engagement to ensure public awareness of the purpose and deliberations of the Assembly. The Scottish Government will provide a Secretariat to support the work of the Assembly.