Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Minutes: 10 November 2022
Thursday, 10 November 2022
29th Meeting, 2022
Minutes
1. Declaration of interests:
James Dornan MSP was invited to declare any relevant interests. James Dornan MSP had no relevant interests to declare.
2. Choice of Convener:
The Committee chose Natalie Don MSP as Convener. The Committee then chose Emma Roddick MSP as Deputy Convener.
3. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 6 and 7 in private.
4. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument and agreed to make no recommendations— Scottish Child Payment (Saving Provisions) Regulations 2022
5. National Care Service (Scotland) Bill:
The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Adam Stachura, Head of Policy and Communications, Age Scotland;
Dr Pauline Nolan, Head of Leadership and Civic Participation, Inclusion Scotland;
Suzanne Munday, Gypsy / Traveller Service Lead, MECOPP - Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project;
Paul Traynor, Head of External Affairs (Scotland), Carers Trust Scotland;
and then from—
Sarah Latto, Policy Officer, Volunteer Scotland;
Sara Cowan, Coordinator, Scottish Women's Budget Group;
Alison White, Convenor, Social Work Scotland;
Cara Stevenson, Organiser for the Women’s Campaign Unit, GMB Scotland.
6. National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
7. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry (In Private):
The Committee agreed its approach to engagement.