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Chamber and committees

Social Justice and Social Security Committee


Agenda: 30 November 2023

Thursday, 30 November 2023

31st Meeting, 2023

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

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
  3. Delivering Scottish Social Security
  4. Consideration of evidence

Agenda published: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 08:33am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.


2. Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill

The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

  • Shirley-Anne Somerville
    Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice
    Scottish Government
  • Risga Summers
    Policy Manager
    Scottish Government
  • Kirsten Simonnet-Lefevre
    Solicitor
    Scottish Government

Papers for this item:


3. Delivering Scottish Social Security

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Dr Sally Witcher OBE FRSA
    Founder and Director
    Inclusive New Normal

Papers for this item:


4. Consideration of evidence

The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.