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Thanks for that. Carol Calder, do you want to comment?

The committee heard from Shelter Scotland that its advisers have reported that tenants are unclear about their rights under the act, that there is a lack of clarity on the eviction provisions and that the Scottish Government messaging is causing some confusion. How do you respond to those concerns? What more can you do to ensure that tenants and landlords are aware of their rights under the act and future changes?

That information will be really useful to the committee.

I have no more questions, convener. They have all been covered.

Good afternoon, panel. My first question has been covered, so I will move on to the next one. Are CPPs and their partners using data to inform targeted interventions and policies?

Good morning to the panel. It is good to see you.

As you are aware, the legislation required the Scottish ministers to ensure that tenants who were affected by the rent cap and the moratorium on evictions received appropriate information, advice and support on the measures that were in place. How effective has the Scottish Government been in doing that, and should anything else change? I ask Mike Callaghan to start.

Good morning, and thank you for your time this morning. Are there are any additional measures that the Scottish Government, councils and landlords could take to support tenants and landlords through the cost of living crisis? I am aware that some measures have been touched on, but do you wish to give the committee any further suggestions?

Good morning, cabinet secretary and other panel members.

Concerns have been expressed about the proposed delay, particularly by local authorities that recruited licensing staff on the basis of the original deadline. Authorities told us that the proposed delay might create financial and staffing problems. How does the Scottish Government intend to support local authorities to deal with such issues?

My last question is one that I asked of the previous panel—it has been touched on slightly, and some good suggestions have been made. Are there any further measures that the Scottish Government, councils and landlords could take to support tenants through the cost of living crisis?

Yes.

Thanks for that.