Recommendation 1

The evidence we have seen from the inquiry has highlighted evidence of somewhat different approaches adopted by the governments but these differences were not jeopardising the devolution of welfare to Scotland and both governments are striving to treat claimants fairly and with respect. Our Committee was happy to see that despite political differences between the governments there is also mutual respect and that both governments are working towards the safe and secure devolution of welfare benefits to Scotland. We note the Scottish Government’s Social Security Charter as an alternative way of administering social security in Scotland. We will observe with interest how this difference will manifest in practice.