Kaukab Stewart SNP MSP has welcomed the news that the SNP Scottish Government will enshrine in law the requirement to increase social security payments each year in line with inflation.
In the last year the Scottish Government provided £370 million to uprate payments – £5 million above the amount requirement in statute – and by making this a legal duty it guarantees that support like the winter fuel payments receive a financial boost – especially while the UK Labour government cuts winter fuel payments.
Commenting, SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said:
“Scotland’s social security system – which is rooted in dignity, fairness and respect – has been truly transformational for so many families across Glasgow Kelvin.
“As we build on this progress, it’s crucial we maintain the value of the fourteen payments which are estimated to be keeping 100,000 children out of poverty.
“This legal duty will bring us closer to achieving the First Minister’s goal of ending child poverty while ensuring we continue to do what we can to protect Glasgow Kelvin’s families from continued Westminster austerity.
“Unlike Labour, the SNP will always do right by Glasgow Kelvin’s households, making sure they get the support they need.”
