Govt Policies To Counter Inequalities Flashcards

1
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When was the baby box introduced in Scotland

A

2017

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2
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What comes in the baby box

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introduced a universally free Baby Box for parents of new-born babies. The box
contains roughly 40 items worth more than €400 in total e.g. clothes, a thermometer, books and play mat, and the
box itself is suitable for babies to sleep in.

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3
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What is the purpose of the baby box

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So every baby has an equal start to life

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4
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How much does the baby box cost a year for the scottish govt

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£9 million

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5
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Why is £9 million not a lot for the Scottish govt

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It’d only 0.02% of the scottish govts budget for the 2023/2024

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6
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What do experts believe the baby box has prevented

A

Infant mortality

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7
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When was MUP introduced

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2018

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8
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How much is MUP

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50p per untit

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9
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Has MUP decreased alcohol sales since being brought in

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Yes alcohol sales have dropped 8%

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10
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Has MUP prevented people being hurt by drinking

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Yes

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11
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How much death and hospitalisations has MUP prevented a year

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MUP has been responsible for an average of 150 fewer deaths
and 411 fewer hospitalisations a year

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12
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Why can MUP be ineffective

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Doesn’t fully address addition as it is still really affordable

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13
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How much is MUP going up to in September 2024

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65p per unit

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14
Q

When was free school meal’s introduced

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In 2015

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15
Q

Who gets free school meals but is in progress to be extended to all primary school children

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P1 to p3

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16
Q

Why is free school meals good for kids in poverty

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Could be a kids only hot meal of the day

17
Q

Why can having free school meals for a kid poverty be good if every has it

A

25% of children
entitled to the means-tested free meals take a packed lunch instead due to the fear of being stigmatised

18
Q

What do individualists believe free school meals do

A

Erodes the families concept in helping their children having a nutritious diet

19
Q

How much is a university tuition in England

A

£9,250

20
Q

When do you start to pay back your university tuition in England

A

Once you make over £21,000 a year

21
Q

What is the average student debt in England

A

£50,000

22
Q

What is a negative impact of free tuition in Scotland

A

There are 15,000 students missing out on tuitions because the government is funding it