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The settlement takes account of changes to the eligible population and also makes significant allowance for high rates of inflation in costs, as well as reflecting increased pay costs and creating capacity to deliver policy priorities including deferrals. S6W-20588
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Date answered:
24 August 2023
We have carried out detailed analysis of the cost of delivering 1140 and worked with COSLA and local government through the ELC Finance Working Group to understand what a sustainable settlement would look like.The settlement takes account of changes to the eligible population and also makes significant allowance for high rates of inflation in costs, as well as reflecting increased pay costs and creating capacity to deliver policy priorities including deferrals. S6W...
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Date answered:
22 August 2023
Our work, with partners, to take forward these actions will further inform our response to the detail of Withers’ recommendations, which we will set out in the context of lifelong education and skills reform in the coming months. S6W-20101
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Date answered:
16 August 2023
The financial appraisal will assess how consolidation under a single body provides opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, resilience and value for money S6W-20076
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Date answered:
16 August 2023
In our response to the Temporary Accommodation Task and Finish Group recommendations, we said that we will work with COSLA, the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations to develop national guidance to encourage more effective stock management by the end of this year. S6W-20457
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Date answered:
15 August 2023
We are fully considering stakeholder views including those of the Just Transition Commission and will engage with them further as we finalise the ESJTP. S6W-20090