Fiona Hyslop Welcomes latest Scottish Child Payment Figures
12,105 Children in West Lothian Receiving Support
Fiona Hyslop MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency has welcomed the latest Social Security Scotland’s Scottish Child Payment figures which show that 12,105 children and young people are benefitting from the payment in West Lothian.
A recent report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that child poverty rates in Scotland are the lowest in the UK thanks to policies introduced by the SNP including the Scottish Child Payment. The Scottish Government is now going even further with provision in its budget for 2026/27 to increase the payment to £40 per week for children under one-year-old.
Fiona commented,
“The Scottish Child payment is making a real difference to the lives of children and young people and their families across West Lothian. With 12,105 children benefitting throughout the region, this support puts money directly into the pockets of families who need it most.
“I am pleased that the Scottish Government has also committed to increasing the Scottish Child Payment to £40 per week for children under one and rolling out free Breakfast clubs across the country. This comes at an important time when the cost of living continues to rise.
“The First Minister has been clear that one of the key missions of his Government is to eradicate child poverty in Scotland and this year’s Scottish Budget takes clear steps to achieve this. I am proud to be part of a Government that is choosing to support children and families across West Lothian.”
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