What steps it is taking to ensure wider recognition of the professional role of citizens advice bureaux in the provision of money advice.

Citizens Advice alreadyhas an established reputation for providing independent, trusted and quality adviceon a range of topics, including money advice. There is therefore no need for the Scottish government to take steps to ensure wider recognition of its role. We welcomethe contribution which Citizens Advice has made to the development and implementationof the Scottish National Standards for Information and advice providers, which coverwelfare rights, money and housing advice, for example, by their involvement in piloting.