Govt Policies To Counter Inequalities Flashcards
When was the baby box introduced in Scotland
2017
What comes in the baby box
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.
What is the purpose of the baby box
So every baby has an equal start to life
How much does the baby box cost a year for the scottish govt
£9 million
Why is £9 million not a lot for the Scottish govt
It’d only 0.02% of the scottish govts budget for the 2023/2024
What do experts believe the baby box has prevented
Infant mortality
When was MUP introduced
2018
How much is MUP
50p per untit
Has MUP decreased alcohol sales since being brought in
Yes alcohol sales have dropped 8%
Has MUP prevented people being hurt by drinking
Yes
How much death and hospitalisations has MUP prevented a year
MUP has been responsible for an average of 150 fewer deaths
and 411 fewer hospitalisations a year
Why can MUP be ineffective
Doesn’t fully address addition as it is still really affordable
How much is MUP going up to in September 2024
65p per unit
When was free school meal’s introduced
In 2015
Who gets free school meals but is in progress to be extended to all primary school children
P1 to p3
