Publications

Submission to the Justice Committee by CAS in regards to the Debt Arrangement Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009.

A briefing paper looking at the experience of people on a low income who are in debt. 

Briefing sent to the Treasury Select Committee detailing the evidence of Scottish citizens advice bureaux regarding the actions and policies of UK banks.

A briefing highlighting the social policy successes achieved by the CAB Service in Scotland between July and December 2008.

Briefing sheet which looks at the issues homeowners face in Scotland.

Briefing which examines the problems experienced by CAB clients living in private rented accommodation.

Consultation response on Irresponsible Lending to the Office of Fair Trading

A summary of the CAS research into the accessibility of the Debt Arrangement Scheme for CAB clients. 

Evidence report looking at the advice and information needs of clients from A8 countries. A8 countries are Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The research findings are intended to help Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) better understand the interface between this new client group and the capacity and ability of bureaux to deal with their needs. The research will contribute to the evidence base on new migrants in Scotland and inform CAS’s policy recommendations.