That the Parliament believes that the Scottish Government should end all non-residential social care charges in the current parliamentary session; welcomes the recent introduction of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill, in line with the Bute House Agreement, and supports the creation of this new service, which will end the postcode lottery in adult social care in Scotland; regrets that the UK Government’s welfare cuts, and retention of 85% of spending on social security benefits, including low-income benefits, and employment powers, including the minimum wage remaining with the UK Government, is letting down the most vulnerable in society by failing to properly address the cost of living crisis and its causes; notes that the Scottish Government has increased eight Scottish social security benefits at double the rate that the UK Government uprated benefits within its control; understands that the overall budget available in Scotland is largely determined by the spending decisions of the UK Government, and considers that the Scottish Government is already investing in mitigating the impact of UK Government control, tackling the cost of living, and tackling poverty.
Supported by:
Pam Duncan-Glancy, Carol Mochan, Paul O'Kane, Paul Sweeney
Result 65 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed
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That the Parliament believes that the Scottish Government should end all non-residential social care charges in the current financial year given the growing pressure that the cost of living crisis is putting on the most vulnerable in society, and the level of reserves sitting with health and social care partnerships.
Submitted by: Kevin Stewart, Aberdeen Central, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Supported by: Maree Todd, Humza Yousaf
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Result 65 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Result 33 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Defeated