Future social security spending in Scotland

Read our response to the Social Justice and Social Security committee's call for views on future social security spending in Scotland. 

In summary:

• CPAG welcomes the growing investment in devolved social security
• The growth is in line with the Scottish social security principles set out in the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018
• The growth in devolved social security support for families in Scotland is making a real difference
• This growth is essential to achieving the Scottish Government’s number one priority of eradicating child poverty.
• Devolved social security spending must continue to be adequately funded, to play its key role in reducing and then sustaining low levels of child poverty.
• The Scottish child payment in particular is proven and effective at supporting those who need it.