£70,482,979 Provided to Support People in West Lothian

£70,482,979 Provided to Support People in West Lothian

Scottish Government Helping Communities Across West Lothian

Angela Constance, MSP for West Lothian, has highlighted that £70,482,979 was issued by Social Security Scotland in 2023/24 to support people across West Lothian.

Social Security Scotland issues support payments including the Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grant, and 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 £70,482,979 in West Lothian – helping to ensure that those who need help the most receive it.

The Scottish Government, in sharp contrast to the policies of the UK government Department for Work and Pensions, has ensured that Social Security Scotland is focused on Dignity, Fairness, and Respect. These support payments play a vital role in the journey to eradicating poverty.

Commenting, Angela Constance MSP said:

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

“£70,482,979 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 West Lothian in the past year – that is the Scottish Government ensuring that everyone in society has the support they need.

“In sharp contrast to the policies of the UK government DWP, Social Security Scotland aims to lift up and support as many people as possible. The Scottish Government is prioritising eradicating poverty across West Lothian – these figures are evidence of just that.”

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