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NEW FIGURES: 33,447 BABY BOXES DELIVERED IN NHS LANARKSHIRE

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SNP SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE FROM BIRTH

Fulton MacGregor, SNP MSP for Coatbridge & Chryston, has welcomed new figures which show that 33,447 baby boxes have been delivered to support expectant parents across NHS Lanarkshire.

Over 292,000 baby boxes have been delivered to expectant parents across Scotland – providing them with around £420 worth of essential items for their newborn. 

The SNP is committed to supporting Scotland’s young people from birth to ensure that they have a secure and healthy start to life – a policy which is having a significant positive influence on the health outcomes of Scottish infants.

Commenting, SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor said:

“33,447 baby boxes have now been delivered to support expectant parents across NHS Lanarkshire – providing a substantial £420 worth of items to support newborns from birth.

“Recent analysis has shown that the SNP Government’s approach to supporting infants and young people is having significantly positive health outcomes – and the baby box is helping contribute to that. It is also one of the actions from the SNP Government which is ensuring that 100,000 children are lifted out of poverty this year.

“The SNP is committed to ensuring every child has the nurturing care they need to have the best start in life and to fulfil their potential as we continue to prioritise reducing levels of child poverty.”

NEW FIGURES: 34,790 HOUSEHOLDS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE RECEIVING COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT

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SNP GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING PEOPLE THROUGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS

New figures released by the Scottish Government have shown that in North Lanarkshire 34,790 households were supported through the council tax reduction scheme in December 2023.

The council tax reduction scheme, which the SNP introduced in 2013, has saved Scottish households over £3.5 billion in the past decade with the average home seeing £800 come off their bills per year.

Across Scotland one in five households, over 460,000, receive council tax reduction support. This is in addition to every household in Scotland being supported through the SNP Government’s fully funded council tax freeze.

Commenting, SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor said:

“Supporting people through the cost of living crisis in the SNP Government’s top priority – and these figures show that the council tax reduction scheme is helping people in North Lanarkshire.

‘’34,790 households in North Lanarkshire are being supported by this scheme. This is on top of every single home in North Lanarkshire benefitting from having their council tax frozen in the next year.

“In the face of economic incompetence from Westminster the SNP is delivering the support people need to get through the cost of living crisis and protect household budgets.”