Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 7
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Acknowledged
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Severe hardship and increased food bank reliance evident in remote rural Scottish communities.
Conclusion
We are deeply concerned by the real hardship being experienced across many rural communities in Scotland, such as parents having to skip meals in order feed their children. Food banks provide a vital service in remote rural Scotland. There has been a significant increase in demand for their services with a record number of food parcels delivered over the past year.
Government Response Summary
The government notes the committee's concern and recognises the importance of rural communities, but provides no specific actions to address the hardship or increased demand for food banks.
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59
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