Select Committee · Scottish Affairs Committee
Devolution of welfare in Scotland inquiry
Status: Closed
Opened: 24 Feb 2016
Closed: 10 Mar 2016
Inquiry scope
This one off evidence session provides the Committee the opportunity to question the Minister of State for Employment on the devolved welfare powers in the Scotland Bill. The Scotland Bill will devolve welfare powers to the Scottish Parliament totalling £2.5 billion and covering areas such as employment support, disability and winter fuel benefits. It will also allow new benefits to be created in devolved areas and discretionary top-ups to benefits in reserved areas.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2016 | No witnesses recorded | View ↗ |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2016 | To committee | Letter from Rt Hon Priti Patel MP to the Chair, 21 March 2016 |