Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Minutes: 28 April 2022
Thursday, 28 April 2022
14th Meeting, 2022
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.
2. Inquiry into low income and debt problems:
The Committee took evidence from—
Matthew Irvine, Money Adviser, Advice Direct Scotland;
Alan McIntosh, Approved Money Adviser, Advice Talks Ltd;
Charlene Kane, Armed Services Advice Project Regional Support Officer, Denny & Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau;
Jim McPake, Debt Advisor, North Lanarkshire Council;
and then from—
Lawrie Morgan-Klein, Public Affairs Officer, StepChange;
David McNeill, Director of Development, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO);
Heather O'Rourke, Digital Transformation Lead, Money Advice Scotland;
Conor Forbes, Head of Business Development and Policy, Advice Direct Scotland;
Susie Fitton, Policy Manager, Inclusion Scotland.
3. Inquiry into low income and debt problems (in private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.