Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Minutes: 09 May 2024
Thursday, 09 May 2024
14th Meeting, 2024
Start time: 09:00am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Published: Thursday, 09 May 2024
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 5 in private.
2. Pension Age Disability Payment:
The Committee took evidence from—
Adam Stachura, Associate Director for Policy, Communications and External Affairs, Age Scotland;
Debbie Horne, Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Independent Age;
Marilyn Howard, Member, Scottish Commission on Social Security.
3. Pension Age Disability Payment (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard under item 2.
4. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill (In Private):
The Committee considered a draft Stage 1 report. Various changes were agreed to, and the report was agreed for publication.
5. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (In Private):
The Committee considered a draft report. The report was agreed for publication.