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The increase was implemented to take account of the potential for additional levels of work anticipated for Members with changes to The Scotland Act 2016.
The Social Security (Scotland) Bill is going through Parliament. That framework legislation lays out how devolved social security will be delivered in the future, although we do not know at what point because no timelines are attached to it.
Accountability of the new agency
The Committee noted that the Bill is clear on how the agency will report to and be held to account by Scottish Ministers.