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This aims to build links between academic expertise and the work of the Scottish Parliament.
The views expressed in this briefing are the views of the author, not those of SPICe or the Scottish Parliament.
Renewable and community energy
The Committee previously expressed concern that there was a substantial reduction in the renewable and community energy and energy capital budget.
Local Government, however, can expect worse treatment from the Scottish Government as their cash terms budget is frozen.” The STUC is also expressing concerns about real-terms cuts to local government.
I am however aware of staffing challenges faced by some sites and my officials remain in regular contact with affected sites to work together to find solutions.
In Scotland, the child poverty rate is 22 per cent—which is far too high—but it is worth noting that the rate in the UK as a whole is 26 per cent, and it is 26 per cent in Wales, too.