The Scottish Secretary, , today [18 October] completed the legislative
process to ensure that the Scottish Government's new
Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) is recognised in the same
way as Attendance Allowance (AA).
In Spring 2024, the Scottish Government legislated to replace AA
with PADP. This followed the Scotland Act 2016, which delivered
new welfare powers for Holyrood.
Mr Murray said:
Resetting the relationship between Scotland's two governments has
been a priority for the Prime Minister and myself since the
election.
The Scottish Parliament has chosen to legislate for Pension Age
Disability Payment to replace Attendance Allowance, and the UK
Government will work to ensure these payments work within the
broader UK benefits framework - so Scots don't lose out on things
like their £10 Christmas Bonus.
This is about the UK Government and the Scottish Government
working together. This is devolution in action. The vast majority
of Scots want to see their governments work together to produce
better results, that's what we're getting on with doing.
Scotland Act Orders are pieces of secondary legislation made
under the Scotland Act 1998. They are used to implement, update
or adjust Scotland's devolution settlement.
This order ensures that people receiving the new payment qualify
for relevant entitlements reserved to the UK Government, such as
the £10 Christmas Bonus.
The signing of the Order followed a debate in Parliament in
October.
PADP will replace AA in Scotland on 21 October.
