Cost of Living Crisis To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to research commissioned by Citizens Advice Scotland, which reportedly found that people are struggling to afford everyday goods, including period and hygiene products, and the energy costs associated with showering, bathing and laundry, due to the cost of living crisis. (S6F-01770) We remain very concerned about the hardship that people are facing right now due to the cost of living crisis, which is not yet abating.