£150,491,408 PROVIDED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE

FULTON MACGREGOR MSP: SNP GOVERNMENT HELPING COMMUNITIES ACROSS COATBRIDGE & CHRYSTON

FULTON MACGREGOR, MSP for Coatbridge & Chryston, has highlighted that £150,491,408 was issued by Social Security Scotland in 2023/24 to support people across Coatbridge & Chryston.

Social Security Scotland issues support payments including the Scottish Child Payment; Best Start Grant; Disability Payments as well as winter heating assistance, support for carers and additional resources for those seeking employment.

Almost £1.9 billion was issued across Scotland in 2023/24 – including £150,491,408 in North Lanarkshire helping to ensure that those who need help the most get it.

The SNP Government, in sharp contrast to the cruel DWP, has ensured that Social Security Scotland is focused on Dignity, Fairness and Respect – these support payments play a vital role in our journey to eradicating poverty.

Commenting, Fulton MacGregor MSP said:

“If we are to truly eradicate poverty in Scotland then it is essential that those who need support the most get it – that is why the principles of Social Security Scotland are Dignity, Fairness, and Respect.

“£150,491,408 in support payments such as the Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grant and specific payments to help those with disabilities, winter heating costs or caring responsibilities, was issued to people across North Lanarkshire in the past year – that is the SNP Government ensuring that everyone in society has the support they need.

“In sharp contrast to the cruel UK government DWP, Social Security Scotland aims to lift up and support as many people as possible. The SNP is prioritising eradicating poverty across Coatbridge & Chryston – these figures are evidence of just that.”