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Chamber and committees

Social Justice and Social Security Committee


Minutes: 12 May 2022

Thursday, 12 May 2022

15th 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—

Peter Kelly, Director, The Poverty Alliance;

Sarah-Jayne Dunn, Policy Manager for Financial Health, Citizens Advice Scotland;

Emma Jackson, National Director Scotland, Christians Against Poverty;

Anne Baldock, Financial Inclusion Team Leader, One Parent Families Scotland;

and then from—

Zahra Hussain, Mental Health and Money Advice Senior Adviser, Mental Health UK;

Hannah Brisbane, Public Affairs Assistant, Scottish Association for Mental Health;

Rebecca Stacey, Senior Research Officer, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute;

Wendy McAuslan, Development Coordinator - VOX (Voices of Experience), VOX Mental Health Foundation Scotland.


3. Inquiry into low income and debt problems (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.


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