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SNP Schoolbag Giveaway Plan Faces Scrutiny Over £1.35 Million Annual Cost

A flagship SNP election commitment to provide free schoolbags to every new primary pupil is set to cost taxpayers £1.35 million annually. The initiative has faced criticism as a costly political gimmick, with the contract awarded to the same firm behind the Scottish baby box project.

Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)

Made in China and paid for by taxpayers: SNP's schoolbag giveaway plan to cost £1.35million a year! (Daily Mail)
Free school bag 'gimmick' to cost £2.7m (The Scotsman)