Minutes: 11 June 2024

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. Post-legislative scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013:

The Committee took evidence from—

Diane Fraser, Head of Adult Social Work, North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board;

Stephen Morgan, Service Director Social Work Services and Chief Social Work Officer, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board;

David Williams, Interim Chief Officer, Clackmannanshire and Stirling Integration Joint Board;

David Aitken, Head of Adult Services, East Dunbartonshire Integration Joint Board.

Emma Harper declared an interest as a registered nurse.

Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

3. Post-legislative scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.