Minutes: 13 January 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

2. Budget Scrutiny 2022-23:

The Committee took evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2022-23 from—

Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government; Kevin Stevens, Head of Strategic and Programme Finance and; Shirley Laing, Director for Housing and Social Justice, Scottish Government.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument and agreed to make no recommendations— Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021 

4. Budget Scrutiny 2022-23 (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.