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Terms of reference

The terms of reference for the inquiry were to consider:

• arguments for and against the devolution of welfare benefits;
• lessons learned from the devolution of some social security powers to Scotland;
• options for different forms of devolution (i.e. Universal Credit flexibilities, the devolution of specific benefits, the ability to create new benefits etc.);
• practical considerations of devolution (i.e. the financial implications, integration of devolved and non-devolved systems, delivery infrastructure etc.); and
• the principles that could underpin the delivery of benefits in Wales.

Providing written evidence

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Online discussion board

The Committee also opened an online discussion board on benefits in Wales and how they could be better delivered. The discussion board has now closed.

Disclosure of information

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