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Christine Grahame MSP gave an update on her Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill and also her work on the microchipping of cats. SiobhianBrown MSP gave her thanks to SSPCA for the work they do, having recently had personal experience with them.
The Committee took oral evidence from SiobhianBrown MSP, Minister for Victims and Community Safety ("the Minister") and Scottish Government officials at its meeting on 18 March 2026.
Commenting ahead of the visit, Committee Convener SiobhianBrown MSP said:
"Our Committee has taken a lot of evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Scotland's labour market, and it's clear that long-term sickness is one of the main drivers behind labour market inactivity.
COVID-19 Recovery Committee Convener SiobhianBrown MSP said: “Unlike previous economic shocks, where the labour force numbers recovered much more quickly, we are seeing concerning persistent numbers of long term economically inactive people.
For this item, I welcome to the meeting SiobhianBrown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, and her officials: Shona Urquhart, legal aid policy lead, and Martin Brown, solicitor, legal directorate, Scottish Government.
Official Report of Meeting 17 April 2024
01 May 2024: The Committee took evidence from—
SiobhianBrown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety
Martin Brown, Solicitor, Scottish Government Legal Directorate
Michael Paparakis, Policy ...