The Committee looks at subjects such as:
the Scottish Government's policies on welfare and poverty
the social security system in Scotland
homelessness and rough sleeping
fuel poverty and debt advice services
violence against women and girls and domestic violence
social justice (looking at ways to create a fairer Scotland)
the third sector including social economy and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
There were several changes to the Committee's membership during the Parliamentary year:
On 19 June 2025, Elena Whitham replaced Gordon MacDonald as a member of the Committee
On 26 June 2025, Alexander Stewart replaced Liz Smith as a member of the Committee
On 2 September 2025, Carol Mochan replaced Mark Griffin as a member of the Committee
On 2 September 2025, Michael Marra replaced Paul O’Kane as a member of the Committee
On 10 December 2025, Claire Baker replaced Michael Marra as a member of the Committee