Social Justice and Social Security Committee
13th Meeting, 2022
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.
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
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.
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.