Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill on Thursday, 8 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Social Security Benefits: Scotland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what representations she has had from the Scottish Government on further devolution of social security benefits in Scotland.

Answer: The timescale for the introduction of the Scottish Government’s replacement disability benefits is a matter for the Scottish Government. The Department is in regular discussions at ministerial, policy and operational level with their Scottish Government counterparts to ensure a safe and secure transition to the Scottish Government’s replacement benefits when they are introduced. There have been no formal representations received on the further devolution of social security in Scotland. This Government’s priority is ensuring the successful transfer of the social security benefits already devolved to Scotland under the Scotland Act 2016.

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