Written Question · S3W-12639 · Session 3
Under what circumstances local authorities are able to make discretionary allowances to families who are struggling financially.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive under what circumstances local authorities are able to make discretionary allowances to families who are struggling financially.
The answer
The power to advance wellbeing contained in section 20 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 allows local authorities to make payments to individuals or groups; this could include families and may include families who are struggling financially, depending on the whole circumstances of the case.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-12639 by reference.