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Given that so much of what we do is underpinned by science, we have to ensure that that science is good, up to date, absolutely robust and subject to challenge.
Memmership chynges
The follaein chynges tae the memmership o the Committee taen place durin its Stage 1 scrutiny o the Bill—
George Adam (SNP) - 18 June 2024 - tae date
Ben Macpherson (SNP) - 18 April 2023 - 18 June 2024
Ruth Maguire (SNP) - 29 Mairch 2022 - 18 June 2024
John Mason (SNP) - 18 June 2024 - tae date
Michelle Thomson (SNP) - 29 June 2023 - 18 June 2024
Evelyn Tweed (SNP) - 18 June 2024 - tae date
(S6F-00884) Of course, vaccination remains a critical component of our Covid response. To date, 86.3 per cent of eligible people in Scotland aged 18 and over have received a third or booster dose of vaccine, and our vaccine delivery rate continues to be the highest of anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/40) As well as holding the evidence session with the Deputy First Minister just now, the committee previously exchanged written correspondence with the Scottish Government.
People in Scotland are being invited for their autumn and winter vaccinations. To date, we have followed JCVI advice by inviting those who are eligible for boosters according to the same priority as for the initial vaccination programme.
The Social Security Bill will - be introduced to Parliament before summer recess and will enable us to deliver a new Scottish social security which has fairness, dignity and respect at its heart.