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The Scottish Government regularly reviews this information together with any new emerging evidence. Any change to guidance would consider the epidemiological context and the latest scientific evidence and is continually under review.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 November 2021
That is why the Scottish Government has declared a national mission to tackle child poverty and committed to ambitious new action through the COVID Recovery Strategy.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 August 2021
This approach is in line with the latest recommendations of the Advisory Sub-group on Education and Children’s issues and is kept under regular review in light of emerging scientific evidence and advice.
The following letter was sent to:
Scottish Enterprise
South of Scotland Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Visit Scotland
Dear recipient,
As you know, the new Economy and Fair Work Committee met for the first time on Wednesday 23 June, when I was elected as Convener.
In response to the ongoing pressure on household budgets, in 2025-26 Scottish Government continue to allocate over £3bn a year to policies which tackle poverty and the cost of living.
In the meantime, SFC increased sector capital maintenance funding by £1.5m (4.9%) in AY 2025-26. With agreement from the college sector, we have ring-fenced £2.5m for high priority estates needs.
Have councils assessed how much revenue funding they need from the Scottish Government in 2025-26 to deliver their statutory and discretionary services to an adequate standard?
Have councils assessed how much revenue funding they need from the Scottish Government in 2025-26 to deliver their statutory and discretionary services to an adequate standard?