Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Acknowledged
Mandate the Scottish Government to address concerns regarding food insecurity and poverty.
Conclusion
We hope to hear from the Scottish Government on how they will respond and address these concerns. (Paragraph 38) Food insecurity and food poverty
Government Response Summary
The UK Government notes the recommendation and recognises the importance of rural communities, but does not commit to any specific actions or provide a timeline for addressing food insecurity and food poverty concerns itself.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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