Social issues - Government measures to fight inequality Flashcards
When was Minimum Unit Pricing introduced in Scotland?
Minimum Unit Pricing was introduced to Scotland in 2018
How many alcohol related deaths were there in 2017?
There were 1,120 alcohol related deaths in (Scotland) 2017
How many alcohol related deaths were there in 2021?
There were 1,245 alcohol related deaths in (Scotland) 2021
How much more likely are those in poverty to die from an alcohol related death?
Those in poverty are 6x more likely to die from an alcohol related death than their wealthier counterparts
What were the average number of units consumed per week in 2017?
On average, 20 units of alcohol were consumed per week in 2017
What were the average number of units consumed per person per week in 2021?
On average, 18 units of alcohol were consumed per person per week in 2021
When was free university education introduced to Scotland?
Free university education was introduced to Scotland in 2008
What did a government report in 2019 reveal about the number of university students from deprived areas?
In 2017/18, 16% of the students entering university were from the 20% most deprived areas of Scotland.
What was the attainment gap in 2007 (before the introduction of free university)?
The attainment gap in 2007 was 17%
what was the attainment gap in 2021 (after the introduction of free university)?
The attainment gap in 2021 was 8%.
When was universal credit introduced in Scotland?
Universal credit was introduced to Scotland in 2017
What was the average unemployment rate in Scotland in 2016?
The average unemployment rate in Scotland in 2016 was 5%
What is the unemployment rate in Scotland as of 2022?
The unemployment rate in Scotland as of 2022 is 4%.
How much has poverty increased since 2017?
Poverty rates increased from 16% to 19% from 2017 to 2020
