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The rate of these benefits according to the Scottish Government ‘will remain the same as...

Conclusion
The rate of these benefits according to the Scottish Government ‘will remain the same as the current rate of the equivalent UK disability benefit.’178 This means that those eligible will receive between £23.60 and £141.50 per week, depending on the needs of the individual.
Government Response Summary
The government highlights its ambitious policies and the introduction of Scottish disability benefits, including Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment, but does not address the committee's specific observation about the benefit rates remaining the same as equivalent UK benefits.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
Using the powers available we have pursued ambitious policies to provide people with the support they need. Since we passed the Social Sec Act in 2018 we have launched ten Scottish benefits, including the “game-changing” Scottish Child Payment. This includes seven new benefits with the remainder providing more generous support than under the benefits they havereplaced. The next step in the programme is, as you know, the delivery of disability benefits, starting with the introduction of our eleventh benefit, Child Disability Payment in 3 local authority areas later this month ahead of full national rollout in autumn. This is a replacement for the UK Government’s Disability Living Allowance for childrenand will be followed in 2022 by the delivery of Adult Disability Payment, which replaces the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment.
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.1 yrs
Report published 23 Jun 2021