Question
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S6W-04890 · Written Question · lodged by Gibson, Kenneth
Lodged on
03 Dec 2021Heard / answered on
22 Dec 2021To ask the Scottish Government how much it will spend in the current financial year (a) on welfare, (b) on telecoms and (c) in total in order to mitigate any impact of decisions taken by the UK Government.
The answer
Estimated spend on the specified areas is detailed in the following table (this doesn't include the circa £3.5 billion of Social Security benefits which while devolved supports and supplements UK welfare benefits):-
Portfolio
Level 4
2021-22 Budget Amount (£m)
Associated Reserve Power
Assumption for inclusion
Safer Communities
Scottish Veterans Fund and the administration of the fund by Veterans Scotland, Capacity Building Grant for Veterans Scotland and supports Ministerial input to Commemorations.
0.5
Defence
Provides support for those in armed forces which links to defence
CEAC
International Development Fund
10.0
Foreign policy
Supports development programmes delivered by a range of organisations in Scotland. In line with Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998, and underpinning agreement from the UK Government giving Scottish Ministers the necessary powers to undertake International Development work.
CEAC
Humanitarian Aid
1.0
Foreign policy
Budget for Humanitarian Emergency Fund. In line with Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998.
F&E
Capital costs relating to improving digital connectivity infrastructure across Scotland.
98.2
Telecomms
Telecoms is a reserved policy area.
F&E
Resource costs relating to improving digital connectivity infrastructure across Scotland.
4.1
Telecomms
Telecoms is a reserved policy area.
Justice
Support for the armed forces and veterans community in Scotland.
1.5
Defence
Provides support for those in armed forces which links to defence
F&E
Employability - Fair Start Scotland
34.1
Employment
Funds employment support services for those most in need of support. Job search and support is reserved (except education, vocational and careers services)
F&E
Employability & workforce skills
22.0
Employment
Funds a range of employability services included for disadvantaged, disabled, care-experienced. Job search and support is reserved.
SJH&LG
Equalities
30.5
Equal opportunities
Promoting Equality and Human Rights which links to Equal opportunities
F&E
Consumer Scotland Policy and Advice
4.6
Consumer Protection
The consumer policy and advice budget is to allow the delivery of advice to citizens across Scotland by the Citizens Advice Network on consumer matters and to ensure consumer interests are represented to government, regulators and decision-makers. It will also support the establishment of a new public body Consumer Scotland to represent consumer interests.
F&E
Accountant in Bankruptcy
2.5
Insolvency
Linked to insolvency which is reserved. The budget continues to allow Accountant in Bankruptcy to ensure access to fair and just processes of debt relief and debt management for the people of Scotland, which takes account of the rights and interests of those involved.
F&E
Business Economic Network Support
2.0
Business Associations
This could be linked to business associations spend which is reserved. This budget covers the costs (principally in relation to accommodation, catering, travel and subsistence) involved in the biannual meetings of the Convention of the Highlands and Islands, a range of minor costs associated with sponsorship of SE and HIE.
F&E
Innovation and Industries (Aerospace Research & Development)
1.0
Outer Space
New capital funding to support Aerospace Research & Development, therefore could be linked to outer space which is reserved.
F&E
International Trade and Investment
18.0
International Relations
Link to international relations which is reserved. The Budget reflects Scottish Government’s increased ambition for internationalisation of the economy and will support delivery of the actions outlined in our three international economy plans for Inward Investment, Trade and Capital - all underpinned by our soon to be published values led Trade Vision.
F&E
Enterprise Zones
39.0
Industrial Development
NMIS and AMCF support manufacturing section which could be linked to industrial development. ? Support for the manufacturi
Portfolio
Level 4
2021-22 Budget Amount (£m)
Associated Reserve Power
Assumption for inclusion
Safer Communities
Scottish Veterans Fund and the administration of the fund by Veterans Scotland, Capacity Building Grant for Veterans Scotland and supports Ministerial input to Commemorations.
0.5
Defence
Provides support for those in armed forces which links to defence
CEAC
International Development Fund
10.0
Foreign policy
Supports development programmes delivered by a range of organisations in Scotland. In line with Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998, and underpinning agreement from the UK Government giving Scottish Ministers the necessary powers to undertake International Development work.
CEAC
Humanitarian Aid
1.0
Foreign policy
Budget for Humanitarian Emergency Fund. In line with Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998.
F&E
Capital costs relating to improving digital connectivity infrastructure across Scotland.
98.2
Telecomms
Telecoms is a reserved policy area.
F&E
Resource costs relating to improving digital connectivity infrastructure across Scotland.
4.1
Telecomms
Telecoms is a reserved policy area.
Justice
Support for the armed forces and veterans community in Scotland.
1.5
Defence
Provides support for those in armed forces which links to defence
F&E
Employability - Fair Start Scotland
34.1
Employment
Funds employment support services for those most in need of support. Job search and support is reserved (except education, vocational and careers services)
F&E
Employability & workforce skills
22.0
Employment
Funds a range of employability services included for disadvantaged, disabled, care-experienced. Job search and support is reserved.
SJH&LG
Equalities
30.5
Equal opportunities
Promoting Equality and Human Rights which links to Equal opportunities
F&E
Consumer Scotland Policy and Advice
4.6
Consumer Protection
The consumer policy and advice budget is to allow the delivery of advice to citizens across Scotland by the Citizens Advice Network on consumer matters and to ensure consumer interests are represented to government, regulators and decision-makers. It will also support the establishment of a new public body Consumer Scotland to represent consumer interests.
F&E
Accountant in Bankruptcy
2.5
Insolvency
Linked to insolvency which is reserved. The budget continues to allow Accountant in Bankruptcy to ensure access to fair and just processes of debt relief and debt management for the people of Scotland, which takes account of the rights and interests of those involved.
F&E
Business Economic Network Support
2.0
Business Associations
This could be linked to business associations spend which is reserved. This budget covers the costs (principally in relation to accommodation, catering, travel and subsistence) involved in the biannual meetings of the Convention of the Highlands and Islands, a range of minor costs associated with sponsorship of SE and HIE.
F&E
Innovation and Industries (Aerospace Research & Development)
1.0
Outer Space
New capital funding to support Aerospace Research & Development, therefore could be linked to outer space which is reserved.
F&E
International Trade and Investment
18.0
International Relations
Link to international relations which is reserved. The Budget reflects Scottish Government’s increased ambition for internationalisation of the economy and will support delivery of the actions outlined in our three international economy plans for Inward Investment, Trade and Capital - all underpinned by our soon to be published values led Trade Vision.
F&E
Enterprise Zones
39.0
Industrial Development
NMIS and AMCF support manufacturing section which could be linked to industrial development. ? Support for the manufacturi
Answered by Kate Forbes on 22 Dec 2021.