Shirley-Anne Somerville

Scottish National Party MSP for Dunfermline

@S_A_Somerville

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  • Scottish Parliament: Pension Age Disability Payment 30 Nov 2023

    I look forward to meeting Age Scotland, because I share its aim to meet the needs of older people in Scotland. That is why my priority is to have a safe and secure transfer to pension age disability payment after its launch. Although that limits fundamental changes to the existing rules, I am determined to ensure that pension age disability payment is delivered with dignity, fairness and...
  • Scottish Parliament: Pension Age Disability Payment 30 Nov 2023

    We undertook significant work on exploring the feasibility of introducing a mobility component during the early development of PADP, and our analysis found that it could cost an additional £518 million annually. In the current challenging fiscal environment, it is important for us to set out the costs of any proposals. We also have to bear in mind the risk of significant deviation from...
  • Scottish Parliament: Pension Age Disability Payment 30 Nov 2023

    I think that I did, Deputy Presiding Officer. I begin, as I did at committee yesterday, by saying that I am pleased that Jeremy Balfour is still able to take part in proceedings. I look forward to welcoming him back to the chamber soon after his operation, but I wish him well for now, as I am sure do colleagues from across Parliament. As I said in my original answer, there is a significant...

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Scottish National Party MSP for Dunfermline

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 31 August 2007 — Appointed, regional replacement

Also represented Lothians

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