Paul Spicker
A new future for social security: response to the consultation document.
Spicker, Paul
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Abstract
This submission covers genearl issues related to the statement of principles, broader issues of policy and general administrative arrangements. The main points are these: 1) The aims of benefit systems are complex. Oversimplification threatens to compromise important principles. 2) Terminology can be tested to see if it has unexpected implications. 3) Benefits are only one form of support; sometimes direct provision is preferable. 4) If benefits are to get to the right people, entitlement needs to be clearer and the terms on which benefits are delivered need to be less sensitive to personal differences. 5) It should not be assumed that citizens must register claims before they can receive benefits. 6) Aspects of administration can be delegated to third sector agencies. 7) There have to be systems for independent scrutiny, rapid review and redress. 8) Interactions with other benefits should be avoided. 9) Transitional arrangements create complexities. They can be avoided by buying out rights.
Citation
SPICKER, P. 2016. A new future for social security: response to the consultation document. In Scottish Government. Consultation on social security in Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government [online], response ID 500312666. Available from: https://consult.gov.scot/social-security/social-security-in-scotland/consultation/view_respondent?_b_index=420&uuId=500312666
Report Type | Policy Document |
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Online Publication Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
Publication Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
Publisher | Scottish Government |
Keywords | Social security ; Scottish Government; Benefits; Terminology |
Public URL | http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2751 |
Publisher URL | https://consult.gov.scot/social-security/social-security-in-scotland/consultation/view_respondent?_b_index=420&uuId=500312666 |
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