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Acknowledged
There are two further Scottish Choices options that are yet to be rolled out.
Conclusion
There are two further Scottish Choices options that are yet to be rolled out. These are: • Split Payments: To split the Universal Credit household payment between members of a couple. • Removal of the spare room subsidy: To remove the underoccupancy charge (Bedroom Tax) at source in Universal Credit.326
Government Response Summary
The UK Government welcomes the recommendation, suggesting the Scottish Government should work with DWP to agree details and administration ahead of announcing potential changes to the listed options.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We welcome the recommendation, particularly for the Scottish Government to work with DWP to agree details and administration ahead of announcing any further potential changes.
Source
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Inquiry
Welfare policy in Scotland
Report
Second Report - Welfare policy in Scotland
23 Jun 2021
HC 55
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.1 yrs
Report published
23 Jun 2021