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Recommendation 2
2
Not Addressed
Carry out review of winter 2022/23 cost-of-living support effectiveness for Scottish rural households.
Recommendation
Whilst accepting the UK Government were keen to get support out to assist people as quickly as possible, the UK Government should carry out a review to assess the effectiveness and value for money of cost-of-living support provided by the UK Government during winter 2022/23. This review should evaluate: a) How effectively this support met the needs of Scottish rural households; b) How the UK Government could have better targeted the support; and c) Whether all levels of Government have sufficient data and administrative systems to deliver more effective, targeted cost of living support in the future, if required The UK Government should write to us with the findings of this review once completed. (Paragraph 15) Rising costs of energy
Government response summary AI-generated
The government details the substantial cost-of-living support package provided and its delivery, including specific scheme data and the overall block grant to Scotland. However, it does not commit to carrying out a formal review to assess the effectiveness and value for money of the support, particularly for Scottish rural households, as recommended.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
Not Addressed
15. The UK Government’s role in supporting the needs of Scotland, and rural households, transcends just the cost of living package.
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