A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland
The Scottish Government has today published its 2024-25 Budget, which sets out plans to invest in public services, tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver change for Scotland.
The Budget includes a number of key measures, including:
- A £1.2 billion investment in the NHS to improve patient care and reduce waiting times.
- A £500 million investment in education to improve attainment and close the attainment gap.
- A £300 million investment in affordable housing to help more people get on the property ladder.
- A £200 million investment in public transport to improve connectivity and reduce carbon emissions.
- A £100 million investment in the transition to net zero to create jobs and protect the environment.
The Budget also includes a number of measures to help people with the cost of living crisis, including:
- A £500 million cost of living payment for low-income households.
- A £200 million increase in the Scottish Child Payment to help families with the cost of raising children.
- A £150 million investment in fuel poverty measures to help people keep their homes warm this winter.
The Budget has been welcomed by a number of organizations, including the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO).
STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said: “This Budget is a step in the right direction. It includes a number of measures that will help to improve public services, tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver change for Scotland.”
SCVO Chief Executive Anna Fowlie said: “We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling poverty and inequality in this Budget. The measures announced today will make a real difference to the lives of many people in Scotland.”
The Budget is now subject to approval by the Scottish Parliament.
A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland
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