Best Start Grant: service level agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers

Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to deliver Best Start Grant to residents in Scotland.


13. Service Design and Delivery

13.1 It is understood by each Party that the design of the Services will evolve. Each Party agrees to inform the other as soon as reasonably practicable of any changes with its own legislation relating to BSG that may impact on or require changes to the delivery of BSG or the Services.

13.2 Scottish Ministers will deliver BSG while seeking continuous improvement in delivery as part of BAU processes. Each Party will work to ensure cost-effective delivery; subject to the overarching financial arrangements as referenced in Section 4 (Derivation) of this Agreement, as described in the 'Scottish Devolution: Financial Arrangements for Formal Agreements between Department for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers'.

Contact

Email: Formalagreements@socialsecurity.gov.scot

Back to top