The Committee looks at subjects such as:
the Scottish Government's policies on welfare, poverty and homelessness
the social security system in Scotland
violence against women and girls and domestic violence
social justice (looking at ways to create a fairer Scotland)
third sector including social economy and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
Membership changes
There were several changes to the Committee's membership:
Elena Whitham left the Committee on 3 November 2022 and was replaced by James Dornan on 9 November 2022
Natalie Don, Paul McLennan and Emma Roddick left the Committee on 11 April 2023 and were replaced by Gordon MacDonald, Marie...