Committees

Welfare policy in Scotland

Inquiry

The inquiry will examine the effect of welfare policies on the lives of claimants and poverty and inequality levels more broadly in Scotland.

It will:

  • assess the effectiveness of Scottish Choices which provide a unique degree of flexibility for those on Universal Credit in Scotland
  • explore the consequences of Universal Credit policies specific to Scotland, including; inaccessibility in rural areas, and the issue of debt spiralling for those taking advanced payments
  • understand how effective cooperation has been between the UK and Scottish Governments on the devolution of new welfare powers to Scotland
  • evaluate the likely long-term impacts of coronavirus on the devolution of welfare

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry

Welfare policy in Scotland survey

We have launched a survey asking for people to tell us about their experience with the benefits system in Scotland. This survey will be open into the new year and will take roughly 10 minutes to complete. Please only complete this survey if you live in Scotland.

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
21 January 2021 - 11:30am to 2pm
Virtual meeting
Next activity

Oral evidence, midday to 2pm

Inquiry Welfare policy in Scotland

Informal meeting
21 January 2021 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual meeting
Next activity

Private discussion, 10:30am to 11:30am

Inquiry Welfare policy in Scotland

Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
16 December 2020 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
The Macmillan Room, Portcullis House
Formal meeting (private meeting)
2 December 2020 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Virtual meeting

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