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Chamber and committees

Social Justice and Social Security Committee


Minutes: 08 June 2023

Thursday, 08 June 2023

15th Meeting, 2023

Start time:10:00am
End time: 11:34am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Published: Thursday, 08 June 2023
Apologies received from:

Minutes


1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.


2. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry:

The Committee took evidence from—

Beverley Isdale, Chief Executive, First 4 Kids;

Susan McGhee, Chief Executive, Flexible Childcare Services Scotland;

Rami Okasha, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS);

Kirsty Ramage, Project Leader, Bellsbank Project.


3. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 2.


4. Work programme:

The Committee considered its work programme.


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