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Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
Thank you for your contribution, Heather.
I am aware that time is running out, so I will bring in John—I am sorry; I meant Adam. I apologise—that is the second time that I have got your name wrong.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
Thanks very much for that contribution, Frazer. I am conscious of the time, and I hope that we can have shorter and more succinct contributions on the next theme to allow everybody to come in. Steven McAvoy is next.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
Thank you. You make some interesting points.
We move on to Heather Fisken.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
It was extremely interesting to hear about that aspect of it, particularly about our marginalized groups. Thank you again for highlighting that.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
I bring in Allan Faulds.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
I appreciate that comment. I will move swiftly on to Allan Faulds.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
Thanks, Steven. I will bring in Ruth Boyle as our final speaker on theme 2.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
Thanks, Richard. You made some really interesting points, which we will take on board—in particular, about the burden of costs for operating such machines in the house. Thank you for that.
I bring in Ellie Wagstaff.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
Thanks, Ellie, for sharing the story about that young man. It contextualises the wider issues that people are experiencing.
I will now bring in Morna Simpkins.
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Meeting date: 27 April 2023
Collette Stevenson
The work that Citizens Advice Scotland does on data and statistics is invaluable, so I thank you for that.
I will now bring in Frazer Scott, who is online.