Social Justice and Social Security Committee
13th Meeting, 2023
The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5, 6 and 7 in private.
The Committee considered the following negative instrument— Council Tax (Discounts) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2023, and agreed to make no recommendations.
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.
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.
The Committee considered and agreed a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2022 to 12 May 2023.
The Committee noted an update on commissioning research.
The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.