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  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
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  • Pictured: William Black<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured: William Black<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured; Lewis Akers   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
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  • Pictured; Bill Scott  <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
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  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
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  • Pictured; Sash Gallagher   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured   William Black, Jeane Freeman and Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured; Lewis Akers, Bill Scott, Sasha Gallagher, Jeane Fereeman, Paul Laverty and Mike Valance   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured; Jeane Freeman  <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured; Mike Valance   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured :  Paul Laverty<br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured; Lewis Akers, Bill Scott, Sasha Gallagher, Jeane Fereeman, Paul Laverty and Mike Valance   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • Pictured; Lewis Akers, Bill Scott, Sasha Gallagher, Jeane Fereeman, Paul Laverty and Mike Valance   <br />
<br />
The Ken Loach film 'I, Daniel Blake' was given a special screening in Edinburgh today in front of  anti-austerity campaigners. The event was arranged by William Black who was joined by the screenwriter, Paul Laverty, Minister for Social Security in Scotland Jeane Freeman, Lewis Akers, member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Dunfermline, Mikle Valance, ACE and Action Against Poverty, Bill Scott, Inclusion Scotland with Sasha Gallagher afrom Disability History Scotland acting as co-ordinater of the Q&A. <br />
<br />
(c) Ger Harley | Edinburgh Elite media
    SCT_EEm_I-Daniel_Blake_Screening_GER...jpg
  • First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament<br />
<br />
Thursday, 19th September 2019<br />
<br />
Pictured: Shona Robinson<br />
<br />
HOLYROOD MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND<br />
 <br />
“FAIRNESS, DIGNITY AND RESPECT” NOW AT HEART OF SYSTEM<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Parliament celebrated the first anniversary of Social Security Scotland, in a debate led by SNP MSP Shona Robison.<br />
 <br />
The agency made its first payments in September 2018, delivering the Carer’s Allowance Supplement – which has helped around 77,500 people - and the Best Start Grant - which has supported almost 10,000 low-income families.<br />
 <br />
Social Security Scotland will also deliver a new £10 Scottish Child Payment - described as a “game changer” by anti-poverty campaigners and estimated to lift 30,000 children out of poverty – ahead of schedule in 2020.<br />
 <br />
Speaking in the debate, Shona Robison MSP said:<br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for me when this parliament passed the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. <br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for all of us who want to see a fairer, more respectful and dignified Scotland.<br />
 <br />
“The first year has been a success – bringing over 700 jobs to my constituency in Dundee, and delivering face to face support to those who need it.<br />
 <br />
“Let’s not forget the words of the UN’s Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights who said that UK Government compassion for those who are suffering has been replaced by a punitive, mean-spirited, and often callous approach to welfare.<br />
 <br />
“And to that end, I echo Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville when she calls for all social security to be devolved to Scotland to create a system with the people of Scotland for the people of Scotland.’’   <br />
 <br />
“The UN letter declares that the poverty is a political choice. Let’s choose to end poverty.”<br />
 <br />
ENDS<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
 <br />
Members' Business — S5M-18758 Shona Robison: Social Security Scotland First Anniversary<br />
<br />
That the Parliament notes that it has been one year since Social S
    EEm_Scottish_Parliament_AT_19092019_...JPG
  • First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament<br />
<br />
Thursday, 19th September 2019<br />
<br />
Pictured: Shona Robinson<br />
<br />
HOLYROOD MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND<br />
 <br />
“FAIRNESS, DIGNITY AND RESPECT” NOW AT HEART OF SYSTEM<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Parliament celebrated the first anniversary of Social Security Scotland, in a debate led by SNP MSP Shona Robison.<br />
 <br />
The agency made its first payments in September 2018, delivering the Carer’s Allowance Supplement – which has helped around 77,500 people - and the Best Start Grant - which has supported almost 10,000 low-income families.<br />
 <br />
Social Security Scotland will also deliver a new £10 Scottish Child Payment - described as a “game changer” by anti-poverty campaigners and estimated to lift 30,000 children out of poverty – ahead of schedule in 2020.<br />
 <br />
Speaking in the debate, Shona Robison MSP said:<br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for me when this parliament passed the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. <br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for all of us who want to see a fairer, more respectful and dignified Scotland.<br />
 <br />
“The first year has been a success – bringing over 700 jobs to my constituency in Dundee, and delivering face to face support to those who need it.<br />
 <br />
“Let’s not forget the words of the UN’s Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights who said that UK Government compassion for those who are suffering has been replaced by a punitive, mean-spirited, and often callous approach to welfare.<br />
 <br />
“And to that end, I echo Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville when she calls for all social security to be devolved to Scotland to create a system with the people of Scotland for the people of Scotland.’’   <br />
 <br />
“The UN letter declares that the poverty is a political choice. Let’s choose to end poverty.”<br />
 <br />
ENDS<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
 <br />
Members' Business — S5M-18758 Shona Robison: Social Security Scotland First Anniversary<br />
<br />
That the Parliament notes that it has been one year since Social S
    EEm_Scottish_Parliament_AT_19092019_...JPG
  • First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament<br />
<br />
Thursday, 19th September 2019<br />
<br />
Pictured: Shona Robinson<br />
<br />
HOLYROOD MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND<br />
 <br />
“FAIRNESS, DIGNITY AND RESPECT” NOW AT HEART OF SYSTEM<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Parliament celebrated the first anniversary of Social Security Scotland, in a debate led by SNP MSP Shona Robison.<br />
 <br />
The agency made its first payments in September 2018, delivering the Carer’s Allowance Supplement – which has helped around 77,500 people - and the Best Start Grant - which has supported almost 10,000 low-income families.<br />
 <br />
Social Security Scotland will also deliver a new £10 Scottish Child Payment - described as a “game changer” by anti-poverty campaigners and estimated to lift 30,000 children out of poverty – ahead of schedule in 2020.<br />
 <br />
Speaking in the debate, Shona Robison MSP said:<br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for me when this parliament passed the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. <br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for all of us who want to see a fairer, more respectful and dignified Scotland.<br />
 <br />
“The first year has been a success – bringing over 700 jobs to my constituency in Dundee, and delivering face to face support to those who need it.<br />
 <br />
“Let’s not forget the words of the UN’s Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights who said that UK Government compassion for those who are suffering has been replaced by a punitive, mean-spirited, and often callous approach to welfare.<br />
 <br />
“And to that end, I echo Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville when she calls for all social security to be devolved to Scotland to create a system with the people of Scotland for the people of Scotland.’’   <br />
 <br />
“The UN letter declares that the poverty is a political choice. Let’s choose to end poverty.”<br />
 <br />
ENDS<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
 <br />
Members' Business — S5M-18758 Shona Robison: Social Security Scotland First Anniversary<br />
<br />
That the Parliament notes that it has been one year since Social S
    EEm_Scottish_Parliament_AT_19092019_...JPG
  • First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament<br />
<br />
Thursday, 19th September 2019<br />
<br />
Pictured: Shona Robinson<br />
<br />
HOLYROOD MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND<br />
 <br />
“FAIRNESS, DIGNITY AND RESPECT” NOW AT HEART OF SYSTEM<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Parliament celebrated the first anniversary of Social Security Scotland, in a debate led by SNP MSP Shona Robison.<br />
 <br />
The agency made its first payments in September 2018, delivering the Carer’s Allowance Supplement – which has helped around 77,500 people - and the Best Start Grant - which has supported almost 10,000 low-income families.<br />
 <br />
Social Security Scotland will also deliver a new £10 Scottish Child Payment - described as a “game changer” by anti-poverty campaigners and estimated to lift 30,000 children out of poverty – ahead of schedule in 2020.<br />
 <br />
Speaking in the debate, Shona Robison MSP said:<br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for me when this parliament passed the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. <br />
 <br />
“It was a proud moment for all of us who want to see a fairer, more respectful and dignified Scotland.<br />
 <br />
“The first year has been a success – bringing over 700 jobs to my constituency in Dundee, and delivering face to face support to those who need it.<br />
 <br />
“Let’s not forget the words of the UN’s Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights who said that UK Government compassion for those who are suffering has been replaced by a punitive, mean-spirited, and often callous approach to welfare.<br />
 <br />
“And to that end, I echo Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville when she calls for all social security to be devolved to Scotland to create a system with the people of Scotland for the people of Scotland.’’   <br />
 <br />
“The UN letter declares that the poverty is a political choice. Let’s choose to end poverty.”<br />
 <br />
ENDS<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
 <br />
Members' Business — S5M-18758 Shona Robison: Social Security Scotland First Anniversary<br />
<br />
That the Parliament notes that it has been one year since Social S
    EEm_Scottish_Parliament_AT_19092019_...JPG
  • Pictured: David Wallace, Chief Executive of Social Security Scotland was there for the tour<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: David Wallace, Chief Executive of Social Security Scotland was there for the tour<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: David Wallace, Chief Executive of Social Security Scotland was there for the tour<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: As all such initiatives cost money, Donald Forrest, Head of Finance at West Lothian and David Wallace, Chief Executive of Social Security Scotland had lots to talk about.<br />
<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Elaine Nisbet,  anti-poverty and welfare manager for West Lothian, explained the facilities to Ms Freeman. <br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: Elaine Nisbet,  anti-poverty and welfare manager for West Lothian, explained the facilities to Ms Freeman. <br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
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Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman chatted to John Strachan about the services available at the Hub<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Ms Freeman met Karen Dunlay, Campaign Development Officer during her visit.<br />
<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Ms Freeman met Karen Dunlay, Campaign Development Officer during her visit.<br />
<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Ms Freeman met Karen Dunlay, Campaign Development Officer during her visit.<br />
<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: The traditional team shot taken at all visits<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: Ms Freeman discusses costs with Donald Forrest, Head of Finance at West Lothian<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Ms Freeman met Karen Dunlay, Campaign Development Officer during her visit.<br />
<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Ms Freeman met Karen Dunlay, Campaign Development Officer during her visit.<br />
<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: The traditional team shot taken at all visits<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: Ms Freeman was given a  tour of the centre<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
    SCT_EEm_Social_Security_Scotland_Bat...jpg
  • Pictured: Jeane Freeman chatted to John Strachan about the services available at the Hub<br />
Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman visited The Bathgate Partnership Centre today to launch the first local jobs with Social Security Scotland.<br />
<br />
Ms Freeman met with staff within this muti-functional community hub that is the type of venue where local social security staff will be based.<br />
<br />
These are the first of, at least, 400 local jobs that will be created across Scotland. Social Security Scotland staff will be based in every local authority area to provide face-to-face support for people using the new social security system.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 24 April 2018
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  • Pictured: Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities, and Mike Russell, Scottish Brexit Minister <br />
The members of the SNP gathered in the Scottish Events Centre in Glasgow for their annual conference.<br />
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Ger Harley | EEm 10 October 2017
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  • Pictured: Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities, and Mike Russell, Scottish Brexit Minister <br />
The members of the SNP gathered in the Scottish Events Centre in Glasgow for their annual conference.<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 10 October 2017
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