The Minister highlighted that the DWP spent around £54 million per year on the work programme and work choice in Scotland prior to devolution of the service, whereas the Scottish Government was given £10 million per year, and felt the need to leverage in an additional £20 million.iiEconomy, Energy and Fair Work Committee, 2 October 2018, , cols 4-5
When asked about funding levels, Gordon McGuiness of SDS explained that the funding is part of a wider package of support including the Employability Fund.