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Devolved benefits in Scotland and ‘split competence’
There has been some reporting in the press this week that -
The UK government may continue to administer some benefits for several years after legislative control over them is passed to Holyrood.
Power over 11 benefits is being devolved, but the UK government could continue to oversee delivery of some until 2020 to “minimise risk”.
The Scottish and UK governments are examining a “split competency” approach for the new devolved benefits, which are worth about £2.7bn. This would see Holyrood given legislative powers over a series benefits from June 2017, but not over delivery of some of them until April 2020.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-37976223
Apparently Nicola Sturgeon was questioned by the Scottish Parliament Conveners’ Group on Wednesday and the Herald Scotland is reporting that the delay is because of IT fears -
Not found minutes to the meeting yet and wondering if anyone (particularly in Scotland) knows more?