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Dignity, Fairness and Respect in Disability Benefits

  • Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 June 2016
  • Motion reference: S5M-00374
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 09 June 2016

Motions as amended

S5M-00374 Angela Constance: Dignity, Fairness and Respect in Disability Benefits—That the Parliament welcomes Carers Week 2016 and thanks carers for their invaluable contribution to society and recognises the vital role that they play caring for family, friends and neighbours; supports the Scottish Government’s plan to increase carers allowance, extend winter fuel allowance to children on higher rate disability living allowance and ensure that disability benefits are increased at least in line with inflation to ensure that they cover the cost of living, are not means tested and that assessments are fair and transparent; believes that carer and disability benefits, once devolved, will help achieve the Scottish Government’s wider goal of supporting disabled people and their carers to participate in society, fulfilling their potential in life; believes that the UK Government’s cuts to disability benefits are unfair and have caused unnecessary stress and financial hardship; urges the UK Government to make no further cuts to disability benefits; agrees that disability benefits are an investment in the people of Scotland and that they should support disabled people and those with long-term conditions and illnesses in a fair way; believes that, when the powers over disability and ill-health benefits are devolved, smooth transfer and transition is a priority, and considers that disabled people, carers and their representative groups should be fully involved in the development of the Scottish benefits, which should have dignity and respect at their heart.

Supported by: Jeane Freeman, Kevin Stewart

Vote

Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Passed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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0
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Did not vote
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Original motion text

That the Parliament welcomes Carers Week 2016 and thanks carers for their invaluable contribution to society and recognises the vital role that they play caring for family, friends and neighbours; supports the Scottish Government’s plan to increase carers allowance, extend winter fuel allowance to children on higher rate disability living allowance and ensure that disability benefits are not means tested and that assessments are fair and transparent; believes that carer and disability benefits, once devolved, will help achieve the Scottish Government’s wider goal of supporting disabled people and their carers to participate in society, fulfilling their potential in life; believes that the UK Government’s cuts to disability benefits are unfair and have caused unnecessary stress and financial hardship; urges the UK Government to make no further cuts to disability benefits; agrees that disability benefits are an investment in the people of Scotland and that they should support disabled people and those with long-term conditions and illnesses in a fair way; believes that, when the powers over disability and ill-health benefits are devolved, smooth transfer and transition is a priority, and considers that disabled people, carers and their representative groups should be fully involved in the development of the Scottish benefits, which should have dignity and respect at their heart.

Accepted amendments

Motion ref. S5M-00374.3

Dignity, Fairness and Respect in Disability Benefits - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, June 9, 2016

Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Passed

Defeated amendments

Motion ref. S5M-00374.2

Dignity, Fairness and Respect in Disability Benefits - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Adam Tomkins, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, June 9, 2016

Result 29 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Vote Defeated

Amendments that have not been voted on

Motion ref. S5M-00374.1

Dignity, Fairness and Respect in Disability Benefits - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Alison Johnstone, Lothian, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, June 8, 2016