Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Agenda: 28 April 2022
Thursday, 28 April 2022
14th Meeting, 2022
Full agenda and available meeting papers
1. Decision on taking business in private
The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.
2. Inquiry into low income and debt problems
The Committee will take evidence from—
- Alan McIntosh
Approved Money Adviser
Advice Talks Ltd - Charlene Kane
Armed Services Advice Project Regional Support Officer
Denny & Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau - Matthew Irvine
Money Adviser
Advice Direct Scotland - Jim McPake
Debt Advisor
North Lanarkshire Council - Lawrie Morgan-Klein
Public Affairs Officer
StepChange - Heather O'Rourke
Digital Transformation Lead
Money Advice Scotland - David McNeill
Director of Development
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) - Conor Forbes
Head of Business Development and Policy
Advice Direct Scotland - Susie Fitton
Policy Manager
Inclusion Scotland
Papers for this item:
Paper 1 - Paper 1_SPICe Briefing (729KB, pdf) posted 25 April 2022
Paper 2 - Paper 2_SPICe Summary of Evidence Low Income and Debt Inquiry (802KB, pdf) posted 25 April 2022
Paper 3 - Paper 3_Note by the Clerk_Witness Submissions (609KB, pdf) posted 25 April 2022
3. Inquiry into low income and debt problems
The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.