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Chamber and committees

Social Justice and Social Security Committee


Agenda: 22 January 2026

Thursday, 22 January 2026

3rd Meeting, 2026

Start time: 09:00am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decisions on taking business in private
  2. Social Security Scotland
  3. Social Security Scotland
  4. Correspondence - Section 8 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018
  5. Work programme

Agenda published: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 12:51pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decisions on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.


2. Social Security Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • David Wallace
    Chief Executive
    Social Security Scotland
  • Karyn Dunning
    interim Chief Operating Officer
    Social Security Scotland
  • Gerry O'Donnell
    interim Deputy Director for Finance and Corporate Services
    Social Security Scotland

Papers for this item:


3. Social Security Scotland

The Committee will consider the evidence heard under item 2.


4. Correspondence - Section 8 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018

The Committee will consider a draft letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


5. Work programme

The Committee will consider its work programme.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item