SNP accused of ignoring evidence-based policy making after quietly renewing £56m baby box deal.

Jim Reid
Peter Blair

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News story in the Scotsman newspaper about the continued provision of baby boxes in Scotland and concerns about the lack of empirical evidence to support efficacy.

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Scottish Baby Box scheme.

Period	4 Apr 2021

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Title	News Politics SNP accused of ignoring evidence-based policy making after quietly renewing £56m baby box deal
Media name/outlet	The Scotsman
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	4/04/21
Description	Discussion of further funding for the baby box scheme in Scotland with empirical evidence to underpin claims of poverty reduction or infant mortality.
Producer/Author	Martyn McLaughlin
URL	https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-accused-of-ignoring-evidence-based-policy-making-after-quietly-renewing-ps56m-baby-box-deal-3188181
Persons	Jim Reid, Peter Blair

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SNP accused of ignoring evidence-based policy making after quietly renewing £56m baby box deal.

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