Beneficiaries who are incapable of looking after their affairs
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3.J.5.—(1) In the case of a beneficiary who, in the opinion of the Scottish Ministers, is by reason of illness, mental disorder, minority or otherwise unable to look after the beneficiary’s affairs, the Scottish Ministers may—
(a)use any amount due to the beneficiary under this Section of the scheme for the beneficiary’s benefit; or
(b)pay it to some other person to do so.
(2) Payment of an amount to a person other than the beneficiary under paragraph (1) discharges the Scottish Ministers from any obligation under this Section of the scheme in respect of the amount.