'They haven’t been very specific with us about why that money hasn’t come in.'
The total number of children expected to benefit from Glasgow’s summer holiday food programme is 2000 less than last year according to councillors who have voiced their frustration about the delay in funds from the Scottish Government.
Depute Leader of the Council, councillor Ricky Bell, said: “I am massively proud of this scheme and it is one of the outstanding programmes that has been brought forward by this administration. It benefits so many children and young people. “Despite regular contact and dialogue between the government and our officers the funding commitment and guidance remains unavailable.
Councillor Bell told the committee that a response from a Scottish Minister acknowledged the uncertainty caused by the delay and indicated that confirmation of the school age child care investment was imminent. “It is my hope that the government framework for 2023/24 will enable us to continue to support beyond summer 2023. I will provide the committee with an update as early as possible.”
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