Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Conclusion 4
Problem drug use in Scotland
Published 4 Nov 2019
Paragraph 42
Addressed to Scotland Office
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
The welfare policies of the Department for Work and Pensions have a detrimental impact on people who use drugs, and often become a barrier for many people trying to enter recovery. The Scottish Government should also make full use of its existing powers to support people recovering from problem drug use. The UK Government must review the impact welfare sanctions have on people who use drugs, and outline steps it will take to make the welfare system less adversarial for people who use drugs who are trying to enter recovery.
From: Scottish Affairs Committee, Problem drug use in Scotland (HC 44), paragraph 42, 4 November 2019
Government response
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