Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 1
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Accepted
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Scotland's diverse rural communities require tailored cost-of-living interventions reflecting varied local experiences.
Conclusion
The term “rural communities” encompasses a broad gradation of populations across Scotland and this results in a varied experience for people living in rural areas. Successful cost of living interventions need to account for and be tailored towards that variable experience.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government notes the conclusion, recognising the varied experiences of rural communities and the importance of tailored interventions. It highlights its existing engagement with rural groups and cites the £2 bus fare policy as an example of a successful intervention that benefits rural areas.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
7. The UK Government notes this recommendation. The UK Government recognises the importance of those in ‘rural communities’ - both within its remit of providing support for the whole of the UK and all its population, as well as the unique role they play in our national life. 4 Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland: Government Response
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