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They are required because the UK Government laid Regulations that come into force on 28 June 2023 which apply substantial increases to the amounts that may be paid as part of a Universal Credit award in respect of childcare costs.
The Committee agrees that Scottish Choices is an essential flexibility in Universal Credit and is pleased that the Scottish Government has committed to undertake a review of the scheme, including assessing whether it represents value for money.
Committee reports
Date published:
20 February 2019
They were unwilling to lend to Sarah as she had a new business with no track record. This extends to all credit as Sarah can’t get credit cards or a mortgage.
Universal Credit (Claims and Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/227) Welcome to the 17th meeting in 2017 of the Social Security Committee.
However, there are some concerns around the contribution to health inequalities and the attractiveness to children and young people, and there are real concerns around the role of vaping in the future, which we need to consider carefully.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 December 2012