Full question: Under proposals contained in the cross-party Smith Commission agreement, the Scottish Parliament will gain responsibility for key elements of the benefits system, including Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance. It will also be able to vary housing benefit, create new benefits or top up others. Which of the following statements would you agree with most? TheScottish Parliament should try to provide a more generous approach to benefits than is currently in place. TheScottish Parliament should try to cut the cost of the benefits system. TheScottish Parliament should maintain spending on benefits at existing levels.

All questions relevant to this website that were asked on the same poll:

• Should the Scottish Parliament increase or reduce welfare spending?
• Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should be given Alex Salmond’s definition of “home rule”?
• Do you think your tax rates should be increased or reduced by the Scottish Parliament?