Motion · S6M-20056.1 · 9 Dec 2025

Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland

Lodged by Jeremy Balfour Amendment 0 supporters

The motion

As an amendment to motion S6M-20056 in the name of Alexander Stewart (Controlling the Rising Benefits Bill in Scotland), leave out from “unsustainable” to end and insert “challenging, and further believes that, while recognising that social security must continue to protect the most vulnerable in society, including disabled people, carers and low-income families, reforms should focus on ensuring that support is targeted effectively, delivered transparently and encourages pathways into work and independence wherever possible.”

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.