Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 25 May 2022.
Pam Gosal
Conservative
Audit Scotland’s report last week forecast that the adult disability payment case load will increase from 20,000 in 2022-23 to 475,000 by 2026-27. Considering the numerous delays to the roll-out of devolved benefits, can the Minister guarantee that the Scottish Government is fully equipped to respond to the rapidly increasing case load?
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