Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Minutes: 24 November 2022
Thursday, 24 November 2022
32nd Meeting, 2022
Start time: 10:16am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Published: Thursday, 24 November 2022
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
2. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument— Scottish Child Payment (Ancillary Provision) Regulations 2022 and after discussion, agreed to make no recommendations.
3. Scottish Benefits Independent Advocacy:
The Committee took evidence from—
Jonathan Senker, Chief Executive, Susan Douglas-Scott, Chair of Trustees and Emily Johnston, Operations Manager, VoiceAbility.
4. Scottish Benefits Independent Advocacy (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.