Minutes: 24 May 2023

1. International Learning Exchange Programmes

The Committee took evidence from—

Susana Galván, Executive Director and Elid Morris, Head of Operations, Taith;

Liz Green, Workforce and Practice Manager, YouthLink Scotland.

2. Evidence Session (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.

The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans and to invite him to give evidence at a future meeting.  The Committee agreed to delegate responsibility to the Convener and Deputy Convener for final approval of the letter.

3. Annual report (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its annual report for 2022/2023, with amendments.

The Committee agreed to delegate responsibility to the Convener and Deputy Convener for final approval of the report.

4. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered its work programme.

The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans to seek more information in respect of SSI 2023/142 The Education (Fees and Student Support) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.

The Committee agreed to delegate responsibility to the Convener and Deputy Convener for final approval of the letter