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Official Report: search what was said in Parliament

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 10 January 2025
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Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

I will bring in James Dunbar, to be followed by Morag Hannah as our final speaker.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

That brings us to the end of theme 3. I say a huge thank you to you all for your evidence today. If any points remain that you have not had a chance to raise with us, you are welcome to follow up in writing. For me—and for the rest of the committee members, I am sure—our discussion has brought up more questions.

That concludes our public business for today.

10:39 Meeting continued in private until 11:20.  

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

Thank you for sharing the story of that family. It is sad, but it is heartening to hear about the pilot scheme that you are rolling out. Thank you for sharing that information.

I will bring in Fiona King, followed by Kirsty McKechnie.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

We have an indication of people who want to come in. Forgive me for interrupting you. Before I turn to other witnesses, Jeremy Balfour would like to come in.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

Thank you for that, Kirsty.

I will now bring in Laura Millar, who is online.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

Thank you for your contribution, Martin.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

I will bring in Martin Canavan. We still have another four people who want to come in, so I ask you to be as quick and succinct as possible, Martin. Thank you.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

We will move to theme 3.

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Cost of Living (Lone Parents)

Meeting date: 4 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

Thanks very much for your comments. They are pretty stark but really interesting. We will take them on board.

Morag Hannah would like to come in.

Criminal Justice Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 3 May 2023

Collette Stevenson

That is great. Thank you.