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The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.  

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 16 March 2025
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Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry

Meeting date: 15 June 2023

Marie McNair

SWAP’s submission says that unexpected crises are a reason for students not being successful. How can we improve crisis support for parent students? For example, would better links to money advice or the Scottish welfare fund be helpful?

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry

Meeting date: 8 June 2023

Marie McNair

Thanks for that, Kirsty.

What about other policy areas—for example, health and social care? Are reforms needed there that would help parents who are dealing with additional support needs?

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry

Meeting date: 8 June 2023

Marie McNair

Does anyone else want to come in?

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry

Meeting date: 8 June 2023

Marie McNair

Good morning. It is great to see all the witnesses. Thanks for your time.

The written submission from First 4 Kids suggests that the current system is penalising parents for choosing to work part time and have a balance between family and work. CHAS highlights the flaws in the UK carers allowance system and how we can improve on that in Scotland. I know that the committee is going to take some evidence on that in the near future.

From a social security perspective, can the witnesses highlight anything else that is a barrier? For example, previous witnesses have suggested that an increase in conditionality in universal credit is limiting choices. They have also suggested that 85 per cent of childcare costs are covered under universal credit—why not 100 per cent? How can families meet the remainder of those costs? Can you highlight any barriers?

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Child Poverty and Parental Employment Inquiry

Meeting date: 8 June 2023

Marie McNair

We can.

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Building Safety

Meeting date: 30 May 2023

Marie McNair

Yes, it does. Thank you for that, Chris.

The Scottish Government’s single building assessment programme was announced in March 2021. How well has its delivery progressed? Could anything else help in this regard?

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Building Safety

Meeting date: 30 May 2023

Marie McNair

I am aware that the Scottish Government has looked at how other parts of the UK have taken forward their cladding remediation issues. Are there any issues to be considered from the approach being adopted elsewhere?

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Building Safety

Meeting date: 30 May 2023

Marie McNair

My goodness.

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Building Safety

Meeting date: 30 May 2023

Marie McNair

Thank you, and good morning. Do owners in affected buildings still find it difficult or expensive to obtain insurance? Have actions by the insurance industry had any impact on the premiums that are being paid by owners and tenants?

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Building Safety

Meeting date: 30 May 2023

Marie McNair

Thanks, Chris. That feedback is helpful. It is really important that we know about the feelings out there.