1. Declaration of interests

John Mason will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 6 and 7 in private.

3. Subordinate legislation

The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2023

4. Kinship Care

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Natalie Don
  Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise
  Scottish Government
• Dawn Abell
  Unit Head: Caregivers
  Scottish Government
• Louisa Brown
  Family Care Team Leader, Improving Lives for People with Care Experience
  Scottish Government

5. Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill

The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

• Dr Lesley Rushton
  Chair
  Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
• Dr Mark Simpson
  Interim Co-Chair
  Scottish Commission on Social Security

6. Consideration of evidence

The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

7. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider its approach to the scrutiny of the Bill at Stage 1.