SCOTTISH benefits paid out more than £200 million last year, new figures have revealed.
Data from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre shows payments only available north of the Border totalled £206.85 million in 2021/22.
That includes more than £108m paid out to low-income families via the Scottish Child Payment. Just over £13m was made available to eligible families via Best Start Grants, while Winter Heating Assistance paid out £4m. Young people looking for a job received £850,000 of help from the Job Start Payment scheme, while young carers were awarded £730,000 in grants.
