Guidance

Scotland: Welfare changes at a glance

This factsheet sets out the impact of the draft clauses laid in Parliament on the responsibility for the welfare system in Scotland.

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Welfare changes - at a glance

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The draft clauses will see a significant amount of responsibility for the welfare system in Scotland devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

This includes the impact on welfare payments, universal credit and supporting people into work.

Published 22 January 2015