Mark Secures Victory on Welfare Payments
Posted on June 10 2016 at 09:59
Mark Griffin MSP, Scottish Labour's new spokesperson on Social Security, has secured a major victory on welfare payments.
In a debate on Thursday, Mr Griffin secured an amendment from Scottish Government ministers to ensure that welfare payments will rise at least in line with inflation to cover the cost of living.
Speaking after the debate, Mark said:
"The powers coming to our
Scottish Parliament give us the opportunity to build a Scottish welfare state
with dignity at its heart.
“We can do things differently now, it is right that the Scottish Parliament has made a clear commitment about our social security system. The principle is simple, fair and reasonable – disability support should cover the cost of living.
“This is an example of the positive difference Labour will make in this parliament. We will not allow the Scottish Government to simply pass on UK Government cuts.”
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