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Baroness Smith of Llanfaes (PC)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 June 2026

Debate

Scottish Government: Social Security Benefits

Contribution

My Lords, unlike Scotland, which has taken on significant social security powers and used them directly to address child poverty in Scotland, Wales has limited control over the welfare system. Does the Minister agree with the principle of Gordon Brown’s report that nothing that is devolved to Scotland could not be devolved to Wales if the Senedd wants it?

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