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Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 June 2026

Debate

Scottish Government: Social Security Benefits

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister may be aware that it has cost the taxpayer more than £650 million to set up Social Security Scotland, yet there are countless examples of claimants who are on benefits administered by both Social Security Scotland and the Department for Work and Pensions who have had money deducted because of a lack of communication between the two agencies. What action can the UK Government take to improve communication between both departments to make sure that those in genuine need of support are not penalised?

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