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Update on the Social Security Programme Business Case

  • Submitted by: Ben Macpherson, Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 06 February 2023
  • Motion reference: S6M-07805
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 07 February 2023

That the Parliament notes the updated social security programme business case; recognises the delivery of 12 Scottish social security benefits, seven of which are new forms of support only available in Scotland, including the Scottish Child Payment, which is a vital part of the collective national mission to tackle child poverty; acknowledges the imminent payment of the Scottish Government’s 13th benefit, the Winter Heating Payment, which, in 2022-23, will provide 415,000 low-income households with a reliable £50 payment, and thereafter an annual reliable payment, backed by approximately £20 million; acknowledges the UK Government’s contribution to the joint programme of delivery of Scottish Government benefits, and that the commitment of both governments will be required to deliver the programme business case; looks forward to the introduction of further Scottish Government benefits; agrees that social security is an essential investment in the people of Scotland; appreciates the important financial support that Scottish Government benefits provide to people, particularly during the current cost of living crisis, and welcomes the record investment of £5.2 billon in benefit expenditure in 2023-24, which will provide meaningful support to over one million people, including low-income households, disabled people and carers.


Supported by: Christina McKelvie, Shona Robison

Vote

Result 94 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote Vote Passed

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Defeated amendments

Motion ref. S6M-07805.1

Update on the Social Security Programme Business Case - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, February 6, 2023

Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Result 35 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-07805.2

Update on the Social Security Programme Business Case - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, February 6, 2023

Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Result 54 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Defeated