Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 137
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The Scottish Government released its own evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish Choices in March 2021.
Conclusion
The Scottish Government released its own evaluation of Universal Credit Scottish Choices in March 2021. The evaluation did accept that ‘overall awareness of the term ‘Scottish choices’ among the people on Universal Credit interviewed for this research was low.’334 The Scottish Government thought that Scottish Choices could be ‘better publicised.’335 The evaluation also noted that there was confusion on the twice monthly payment option around payment dates, such as when the second payment in the month would be made and the amounts being paid as well as how the direct payment to landlord option works for those whose Universal Credit housing element does not cover full rent.336 Waiting to access Scottish Choices
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
We welcome the recommendation, particularly for the Scottish Government to work with DWP to agree details and administration ahead of announcing any further potential changes.