Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Minutes: 25 May 2023
Thursday, 25 May 2023
13th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5, 6 and 7 in private.
2. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument— Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2023, and agreed to make no recommendations.
3. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry:
The Committee took evidence from—
Irene Audain, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Out of School Care Network;
Jonathan Broadbery, Director of Policy and Communications, National Day Nurseries Association;
Graeme McAlister, Chief Executive, Scottish Childminding Association;
Matthew Sweeney, Policy Manager, Children and Young People, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
Paul O'Kane declared an interest as a former Education Convener in East Renfrewshire Council.
4. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry:
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.
5. Annual report:
The Committee considered and agreed a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2022 to 12 May 2023.
6. Additional costs for disabled people:
The Committee noted an update on commissioning research.
7. Work programme:
The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.