Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

Consumer Assessment

The Scottish Government does not believe that Pension Age Disability Payment will have an adverse impact on either eligible people or any other consumer either within Scotland, the UK or internationally, including Europe and the rest of the world. Pension Age Disability Payment does not directly or indirectly limit the choices of consumers, nor does it limit the ability of consumers to compare the quality, availability or price of goods or services in the market. Furthermore, Pension Age Disability Payment will not impact a consumer's ability to understand their rights.

• Does the policy affect the quality, availability or price of any goods or services in a market? No
• Does the policy affect the essential services market, such as energy or water? No
• Does the policy involve storage or increased use of consumer data? No
• Does the policy increase opportunities for unscrupulous suppliers to target consumers? No
• Does the policy impact the information available to consumers on either goods or services, or their rights in relation to these? No
• Does the policy affect routes for consumers to seek advice or raise complaints on consumer issues? No