# The Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 2026
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 150(9) and 150A(6) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
As required by section 150(1)(a)(i), (b) and (o) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have carried out a review and it appeared to them that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.
As required by section 150A(1)(c) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have carried out a review and it appeared to them that the general level of earnings was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.
In accordance with sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111065082/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-social-security-up-rating-scotland-order-2026/introduction
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