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Social Security Directorate

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The Social Security Directorate is a directorate of the Scottish Government responsible for social security policy in Scotland. The directorate ensures the smooth and secure transition of benefits that are to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament, amounting to £2.8 billion.[1]

Work of the directorate

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As a result of work of the directorate, devolved powers were granted to the Scottish Parliament over social security policy in Scotland. In 2018, Social Security Scotland was formed.[2]

Composition

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Cabinet secretaries

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Management of the directorate

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  • Paul Johnston, Director-General Communities
  • Stephen Kerr, Director of Social Security

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Social Security Directorate - gov.scot". www.gov.scot.
  2. ^ "Social security - gov.scot". www.gov.scot.