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Westminster Hall
Cost of Living in Scotland - Tue 09 Jan 2024
Scotland Office

Mentions:
1: Anne McLaughlin (SNP - Glasgow North East) Friend and I both represent the east end of Glasgow, where in some areas the life expectancy is considerably - Speech Link
2: David Linden (SNP - Glasgow East) She actually raises this at just the right point, as I approach talking about universal credit, which - Speech Link
3: David Linden (SNP - Glasgow East) benefit cap, ending the cruel sanctions regime and deductions scheme, ending the young parent penalty in universal - Speech Link

Scottish Government Publication (Consultation paper)
Mental Health Directorate

Dec. 21 2023

Source Page: Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
Document: Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: Consultation (PDF)

Found: are at high risk of having a lower life expectancy than their peers, estimated at 34 years .18 • People

Scottish Government Publication (Consultation paper)
Mental Health Directorate

Dec. 21 2023

Source Page: Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
Document: Short Guide (PDF)

Found: This discrepancy results in below -average life expectancy, and increased rates of death by preventable

Scottish Government Publication (Research and analysis)
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate

Dec. 21 2023

Source Page: Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview
Document: Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview (PDF)

Found: For example: • The proportion of the working age population claiming Universal Credit is highest

Scottish Government Publication (Research and analysis)
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate

Dec. 21 2023

Source Page: Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview
Document: Rural Scotland Data Dashboard 2023: Tables and Figures (Excel)

Found: Health and Social careLife expectancy in rural ScotlandTable 8.1: Life expectancy at birth, 2019-2021

Scottish Government Publication (Impact assessment)
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Tax and Revenues Directorate

Dec. 19 2023

Source Page: Scottish Budget 2024 to 2025: equality and fairer Scotland statement
Document: Annex B: Detailed Analysis by Portfolio (PDF)

Found: of low-income households.Through the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding we will enable the building of universal

Scottish Government Publication (FOI/EIR release)
Local Government and Housing Directorate

Dec. 18 2023

Source Page: Briefings, speeches and events attended by Minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants' rights: FOI release
Document: FOI - 202200334728 - Attachments 21-32 (PDF)

Found: Poverty is rising, life expectancy is stalling, and the climate and nature crises are posing an existential

Scottish Government Publication (Research and analysis)
External Affairs Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Dec. 15 2023

Source Page: Asylum seekers - extending the right to work: evaluation, analysis, and policy options
Document: Extending the Right to Work to Asylum Seekers in Scotland: evaluation, analysis, and policy options (PDF)

Found: Benefits from which people with NRPF status are excluded Universal Credit; State Pension C redit; Personal

Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Dec. 09 2023

Source Page: UK backs work to protect global water and food supplies at COP28
Document: International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change (PDF)

Found: These rights are universal and should be non-negotiable.

Select Committee
Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, and Department for Work and Pensions

Oral Evidence Dec. 06 2023

Inquiry: Benefit levels in the UK
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Work and Pensions Committee (Department: Department for Work and Pensions)

Found: It is within Universal Credit and that is what we intend to prioritise.