Publications

Poverty and Inequality Commission Work Plan November 2019 – June 2020

December 2019 The Poverty and Inequality Commission has published its work plan setting out the work it plans to do from November 2019 – June 2020. It covers the three things the Commission is set up to do: advice, scrutiny and advocacy. The Commission plans to publish a two year…

Review of the Local Child Poverty Action Reports

November 2019 The Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government asked the Poverty and Inequality Commission to review the Local Child Poverty Action Reports. The findings of the Commission’s review can be downloaded here: Review of the Local Child Poverty Action Reports…

Poverty and Inequality Commission response to the consultation on the National Transport Strategy

October 2019 The Poverty and Inequality Commission has submitted a response to the consultation on the National Transport Strategy. More information the National Transport Strategy consultation can be found here https://consult.gov.scot/transport-scotland/national-transport-strategy/ Download response…

Poverty and Inequality Commission response to the Social Security Committee’s inquiry into benefit take-up

October 2019 The Poverty and Inequality Commission has submitted evidence to the Social Security Committee’s inquiry into benefit take-up. More information about the inquiry can be found on the Committee’s website https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/112818.aspx Download response…

Poverty and Inequality Commission – Housing Wealth Inequality in Scotland summary report

July 2019 The Poverty and Inequality Commission have published research on housing wealth inequality in Scotland. Find the report here:https://povertyinequality.scot/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Poverty-and-inequality-housing-wealth-inequality-summary-report.pdf…

What Would Make a Difference for Scotland?

July 2019 This research report was produced for the Poverty and Inequality Commission by Professor Glen Bramley and identifies the policies and scenarios which appear to offer the biggest gains in reducing child poverty in Scotland. Find the report here https://policyscotland.gla.ac.uk/what-would-make-a-difference-for-scotland/…

The Poverty and Inequality Commission Annual Public Meeting – Transport Scotland presentation

July 2019 Alison Irvine, Director of Transport, Strategy and Analysis – Transport Scotland presented at the Commission’s Annual Public meeting on the 20 June presentation here National Transport Strategy …

Poverty and Inequality Commission Scrutiny of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan progress report

June 2019 The Scottish Government has published its first Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan progress report. The progress report can be read here www.gov.scot/ISBN/9781787819665 As required under the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, the Scottish Government consulted the Commission in advance of preparation of the progress report. The Scottish Government…

Transport and Poverty in Scotland – Report of the Poverty and Inequality Commission

June 2019 The Poverty and Inequality Commission has published a report making recommendations to make transport more affordable and accountable for people on low incomes in Scotland. Transport was identified as a priority for the Commission when it consulted on what issues it should focus on. A Commission working group…

Delivering Inclusive Growth in Scotland

June 2019 The Poverty and Inequality Commission commissioned IPPR Scotland and Mark Diffley Consultancy and Research to look at the difference a focus on inclusive growth was making to policy making and practice in Scotland. The findings of this research are published alongside the Commission’s response and recommendations. Download: Delivering …

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