1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private.

2. Inquiry into low income and debt problems:

The Committee took evidence from—

Richard Dennis, The Accountant in Bankruptcy and Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy.

Not before 10:30am

3. Scottish Commission on Social Security:

The Committee took evidence from—

Dr Sally Witcher, Chair and Dr Mark Simpson,Member, Scottish Commission on Social Security .

4. Inquiry into low income and debt problems (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

5. Scottish Commission on Social Security (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

6. Annual report (in private):

The Committee considered and agreed a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2021 to 12 May 2022.