Motion · S5M-18758 · 6 Sep 2019
Social Security Scotland First Anniversary
The motion
That the Parliament notes that it has been one year since Social Security Scotland was established, employing around 400 people with its headquarters in Dundee; commends the aim of the new agency to ensure that the service is based on dignity and respect; is encouraged by research published in June 2019, which it understands showed high satisfaction levels with the service provided by Social Security Scotland; considers that thousands of people are already benefiting from the increased financial support that has been delivered, including the Carer’s Allowance Supplement and the three elements of the Best Start Grant; believes that, by removing barriers to application and promoting the take-up of benefits, more low-income households have received much-needed support; welcomes that nearly £13 million has already been paid out through Best Start Grants, and welcomes that the agency will also deliver the new Scottish Child Payment, which it understands has been described as a “game-changer” by antipoverty campaigners.
Supporters (15)
- George Adam Scottish National Party 6 Sep 2019
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 6 Sep 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 6 Sep 2019
- Annabelle Ewing 6 Sep 2019
- Bill Kidd 6 Sep 2019
- Richard Lyle 6 Sep 2019
- John Mason 6 Sep 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 6 Sep 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 9 Sep 2019
- Sandra White 9 Sep 2019
- Jeremy Balfour 10 Sep 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 10 Sep 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 10 Sep 2019
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 11 Sep 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 16 Sep 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.