Meeting the Costs of Equal Pay
Several Scottish councils have asked the Scottish Government for permission to borrow extra funds - to help them meet the back pay costs of their outstanding equal pay claims.
Here's what they've been allocated by way of additional 'borrowing consents' from the Scottish Government
Clackmannanshire Council
£1,513,000
East Dunbartonshire Council
£2,786,000
Falkirk Council
£5,633,000
Midlothian Council
£9,091,000
West Dunbartonshire Council
£4,413,000
It seems fair to assume that having asked to borrow these additional funds - the councils involved should now get their fingers out and put firm proposals on the table.
And given that large sums of public money are involved - Action 4 Equality Scotland will ensure that there is a fair and just settlement of people's claims.
Here's what they've been allocated by way of additional 'borrowing consents' from the Scottish Government
Clackmannanshire Council
£1,513,000
East Dunbartonshire Council
£2,786,000
Falkirk Council
£5,633,000
Midlothian Council
£9,091,000
West Dunbartonshire Council
£4,413,000
It seems fair to assume that having asked to borrow these additional funds - the councils involved should now get their fingers out and put firm proposals on the table.
And given that large sums of public money are involved - Action 4 Equality Scotland will ensure that there is a fair and just settlement of people's claims.
