Dumfriesshire MSP Oliver Mundell has pressed the Scottish Government on how they plan to create a fairer system for Kinship Carers allowance.
Mr Mundell wants to know how the Scottish Government will calculate a fairer system for paying Kinship Carers across Scotland, including across his constituency.
Commenting Oliver Mundell MSP said: “Currently there is a lack of parity in the calculation for Kinship Care Allowance with Local authorities being able to chose how they pay and from what Section.
“It’s calculation is notoriously complex and variant on a number of different factors, something that means payment can vary quite significantly from kinship carer to kinship carer.
“Clearly the system needs to be reformed so that the people providing this responsible and valuable service can continue to provide secure and stable homes for children who are no longer able to live with their birth parents.
“I hope the Scottish Government can respond to me with a detailed plan on how they plan to reform the system to help carers in Dumfriesshire and across the country.”
