Annex A - Minutes of Meetings
14th Meeting, Thursday 28 April
2 Inquiry into low income and debt problems: The Committee took evidence from—
Matthew Irvine, Money Adviser, Advice Direct Scotland;
Alan McIntosh, Approved Money Adviser, Advice Talks Ltd;
Charlene Kane, Armed Services Advice Project Regional Support Officer, Denny & Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau;
Jim McPake, Debt Advisor, North Lanarkshire Council
and then from
Lawrie Morgan-Klein, Public Affairs Officer, StepChange;
David McNeill, Director of Development, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO);
Heather O'Rourke, Digital Transformation Lead, Money Advice Scotland;
Conor Forbes, Head of Business Development and Policy, Advice Direct Scotland;
Susie Fitton, Policy Manager, Inclusion Scotland.
3 Inquiry into low income and debt problems (in private): The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
15th Meeting, 12 May 2022
2 Inquiry into low income and debt problems: The Committee took evidence from—
Peter Kelly, Director, The Poverty Alliance;
Sarah-Jayne Dunn, Policy Manager for Financial Health, Citizens Advice Scotland;
Emma Jackson, National Director Scotland, Christians Against Poverty;
Anne Baldock, Financial Inclusion Team Leader, One Parent Families Scotland;
and then from
Zahra Hussain, Mental Health and Money Advice Senior Adviser, Mental Health UK;
Hannah Brisbane, Public Affairs Assistant, Scottish Association for Mental Health;
Rebecca Stacey, Senior Research Officer, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute;
Wendy McAuslan, Development Coordinator - VOX (Voices of Experience), VOX Mental Health Foundation Scotland.
3 Inquiry into low income and debt problems (in private): The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
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