Scottish Welfare Fund

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 1 September 2020.

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Photo of Rachael Hamilton Rachael Hamilton Conservative

Women in particular have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Will the Scottish Government consider utilising underused funds to prioritise the needs of lone-parent households or those with childcare and care responsibilities? A practical suggestion might be supporting access to services that are currently available only online, because face-to-face services have not yet resumed.