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ESS was a new organisation, and our function did not entirely replicate what went on previously, pre-Brexit, as ESS is much more immediate than the European Commission was.
With regard to the visits that take place—including pre-placement visits, although you explained that a pre-placement visit may not be possible—who carries them out?
However, when it comes to an appeal, the approach goes further than it has in recent pre-pandemic years, and it builds on the approach that has been taken historically.
The economic impact of the pandemic has been felt across Scotland, but there has undoubtedly been a disproportionate impact on areas with pre-existing inequality. What steps can the Scottish Government take to counteract such inequalities?
Overcoming boundaries was central to the approach that we took to homelessness during Covid. Pre-pandemic, Scotland had around 300 people sleeping rough or in shared dormitory-style accommodation.