However, as with the 2022 Act, it is the view of the Scottish Government that the provisions of the Bill relate to the provision of assistance falling within the scope of Exception 7 to that reservation. Clauses 1 to 5 of the Bill make provision for the making of payments to individuals to meet or help to meet short-term needs to avoid the risk of harm to their wellbeing, which is a devolved matter by virtue of Exception 7.