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Chamber and committees

Social Justice and Social Security Committee


Minutes: 21 April 2022

Thursday, 21 April 2022

13th Meeting, 2022

Start time:08:45am
End time: 11:40am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Published: Thursday, 21 April 2022

Minutes


1. Declaration of interests:

Paul McLennan MSP was invited to declare any relevant interests. Paul McLennan MSP declared interests as a councillor in East Lothian Council and an owner of a rental property in East Lothian.


2. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.


3. Scottish Government's Child poverty delivery plan 2022-2026:

The Committee took evidence from—

Marion Davies, Director Policy, Communication & Strategy, One Parent Families Scotland;

Peter Kelly, Director, The Poverty Alliance;

Claire Telfer, Head of Scotland, Save the Children;

Alison Watson, Director, Shelter Scotland;

Bill Scott, Chair, Poverty and Inequality Commission;

and then from—

Jack Evans, Scotland Policy and Partnerships Manager (Work), Joseph Rowntree Foundation;

Philip Whyte, Director, IPPR Scotland;

Emma Congreve, Knowledge Exchange Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute.


4. Scottish Government's Child poverty delivery plan 2022-2026 (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.


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