Benefit sanctions

Benefit sanctions are a misery for many, so it is very welcome to learn that Westminster’s work and pension select committee are to look into the system, especially to disabled claimants’ benefits.

I am sure a contributing factor to sanctions is Westminster’s closure of 13 job centres in Scotland (58 in the UK), making visits for claimants more difficult and expensive and in many cases resulting in sanctions for nonattendance.

Living with a disability has its own challenges, and for Westminster to add to these really makes the case for full welfare powers to be devolved to Scotland. CATRIONA C CLARK

Banknock, Falkirk