CPAG were among those who considered that growing spend was “in line with the social security principles set out in the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 and backed by all Holyrood political parties” and “is essential to achieving the Scottish Government’s number one priority of eradicating child poverty.” A cash transfer that puts money back into the economy Several respondents explained how social security spending, as a cash transfer, results in more money being spent in the economy.