Responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement today of its decision not to progress legislation on public information notices, Jennifer Wallace, Principal Policy Advocate, Consumer Focus Scotland, said:
“We welcome today’s announcement that legislation to end the obligation to publish public information notices in newspapers will not be progressed. The proposal would have meant that local authorities could choose web-only publication of this vital information.”
“While recognising the need for public money to be spent efficiently, we felt that this would exclude too many consumers who don’t have access to broadband or struggle to access the internet. We are happy to work with Scottish Government and local government to find other solutions for informing the public that are both accessible and cost-effective.”
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Notes to editors
- Consumer Focus Scotland submitted evidence to the Scottish Government’s consultation on this issue last month. It can be downloaded here.
- Consumer Focus Scotland is rooted in over 30 years of work promoting the interests of consumers, particularly those who experience disadvantage in society. We work for consumers in aspects of their lives: as council tenants, householders, patients, parents, solicitors’ clients, public transport users, postal service users, energy consumers and as shoppers.
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For more information please call Ryan Norton, Communications Manager, Consumer Focus Scotland, on 0141 227 1852 or email ryan.norton@consumerfocus.org.uk