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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Question reference: S6W-20121

  • Date lodged: 20 July 2023
  • Current status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 August 2023

Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the conclusions of the Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services.


Answer

The Scottish Government is absolutely clear that it is vital that funding works most effectively and efficiently to improve outcomes both for those using services and in the sphere of preventative action. We thank the Chair and Advisory Group for the their work. The Independent Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services Chair, Lesley Irving, has recognised that the recommendations contained within the publication are part of a long-term approach given the wide-ranging nature of the Report. The Scottish Government will now consider the report and its recommendations, along with COSLA, local authority partners and wider stakeholders, to ensure a stable footing for funding in the future is developed.