Submission Documents: By Councillor Matt Kerr:- "Council is deeply concerned about Scottish Government cuts to funding for welfare advice projects in Glasgow; understands that these cuts came into effect on 31st March 2017; believes that these changes negatively impact upon many vulnerable people in the city who, in addition to the cuts to date, have been subject to the benefit cap, the two child policy and 'rape clause' on tax credits; further notes this Council's persistent opposition to welfare cuts; resolves to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable Glaswegians are protected; and calls on the Leader of the Council to write to the Scottish Government to express concern at these changes, restore funding for these vital advice projects and provide assistance to vulnerable people across Glasgow." Help Icon

This is the list of documents available for the submission By Councillor Matt Kerr:- "Council is deeply concerned about Scottish Government cuts to funding for welfare advice projects in Glasgow; understands that these cuts came into effect on 31st March 2017; believes that these changes negatively impact upon many vulnerable people in the city who, in addition to the cuts to date, have been subject to the benefit cap, the two child policy and 'rape clause' on tax credits; further notes this Council's persistent opposition to welfare cuts; resolves to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable Glaswegians are protected; and calls on the Leader of the Council to write to the Scottish Government to express concern at these changes, restore funding for these vital advice projects and provide assistance to vulnerable people across Glasgow.".

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Item Minute - 14 September 2017 Minute Public Open Document in PDF Format
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