Shirley-Anne Somerville: “However, we know there is more to do – that is why we are providing record investment of up to £4.9 billion over the…”

We are determined to help drive improvements in the private sector, including through our work with the Scottish National Investment Bank.

I’m pleased the payment has supported so many older people across Scotland in its first year.

Scotland has some of the strongest homelessness rights in the world, and we will not roll these back.

I would encourage anyone who thinks they or someone they know might be eligible to apply.