Devolution in Scotland

Debate between Graham Leadbitter and Melanie Ward

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Melanie Ward (Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy) (Lab)]

I thank the hon. Member for giving way. Does he accept the fact that PIP is devolved in Scotland?

[Graham Leadbitter]

It is the adult disability payment in Scotland, rather than PIP. Fundamentally—I am sure the hon. Lady knows this—if the UK Government decide to cut a vast amount out of the social security system, that will have a really significant impact on the Scottish budget. Week after week, Labour Members call for more money to be spent on certain things in Scotland, but at the same time they seem to be suggesting a substantial cut to the Scottish budget with the change to the social security budget.