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Lord Shinkwin (Con) [V]

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 June 2026

Debate

Scottish Government: Social Security Benefits

Contribution

My Lords, in the event of our being at war, which some experts suggest is increasingly likely by 2030, the massive and urgent recalibration of resources to defence will inevitably mean that those who need most support due to their disability will be hit the hardest. What advice are His Majesty’s Government giving to the Scottish Government on the careful management of their social security budget so that they can mitigate the worst effects of such an eventuality on those whose disability makes them most dependent?

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