Rossie residents and the Redress Scotland scheme data: FOI release

Information requested

• the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents since the Redress Scheme commenced in December 2021 to date;
• the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents to date that have received an allocation;
• the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents that have resulted in decisions to deny;
• the number of applications made by former Rossie residents that are pending decision;
• the length of time it is taking panels to make their determination on former Rossie residents;
• the age of applicants;
• the gender of applicants;
• the type of applications for which former Rossie residents are receiving redress payments;
• the level of applications for which former Rossie residents are receiving redress payments;
• if applications have been denied, the reasons for this decision by the panel:

Response

• the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents since the Redress Scheme commenced in December 2021 to date: There have been 13 assessed applications.
• the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents to date that have received an allocation: 10 resulted in an allocation.
• the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents that have resulted in decisions to deny: 0.
• the number of applications made by former Rossie residents that are pending decision: 33.
• the length of time it is taking panels to make their determination on former Rossie residents: We would refer you to Redress Scotland for this information, should they have it.
• the age of applicants: Applicants ages range from 35 to 85+, given the small numbers involved, we have had to share as follows to protect anonymity:
• 35-44 15% (7 apps)
• 45-54 19% (9 apps)
• 55-64 30% (14 apps)
• 65+ 36% (16 apps)
• the gender of applicants: Applications have been for both male and female applicants.
• the type of applications for which former Rossie residents are receiving redress payments: All types of application.
• the level of applications for which former Rossie residents are receiving redress payments: Levels range from 3-5, with majority being 4 and 5.
• if applications have been denied, the reasons for this decision by the panel: n/a.

As you are aware, work is underway within 2024 to develop a Data Sharing Framework which will allow Scottish Government to share information as per the above, routinely with Scheme Contributors. Should you wish to discuss this, or any other matter regarding Rossie’s participation in the Scheme, please contact us at redressandrelations@gov.scot

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