Scottish Government Faces Backlash Over 300 New Advisory Groups Amid Criticism of 'Costly Talking Shops'
The SNP-led Scottish Government has sparked outrage by launching nearly 300 new advisory groups, focusing on a wide range of topics including plane lights and bee health. Critics argue that these groups, such as the recently announced social care and online child protection advisory boards, achieve little and are a waste of resources. With a growing number of advisory groups, concerns are being raised about the effectiveness of these 'talking shops' and their potential impact on the Scottish economy. Key issues like social care and online safety are in need of concrete solutions, rather than merely discussing them in advisory groups. The Scottish Government must ensure that these groups are driving meaningful change, rather than just adding to bureaucracy and red tape. Popular concerns include the potential for wasted funds and lack of tangible outcomes from these advisory boards.
