Minutes: 08 June 2023

Thursday, 08 June 2023

15th Meeting, 2023

Start time: 10:00am

End time: 11:34am

Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room

Published: Thursday, 08 June 2023

Minutes

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry:

The Committee took evidence from—

Beverley Isdale, Chief Executive, First 4 Kids;

Susan McGhee, Chief Executive, Flexible Childcare Services Scotland;

Rami Okasha, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS);

Kirsty Ramage, Project Leader, Bellsbank Project.

3. Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 2.

4. Work programme:

The Committee considered its work programme.