Social Justice and Social Security Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Housing (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Paul McLennan, Minister for Housing, Catriona MacKean, Deputy Director of Better Homes, Pamela McBride, Homelessness Prevention Team Leader, Naeem Bhatti, Head of Fuel Poverty and Housing Standards Unit, and Craig McGuffie, Legal Services, Scottish Government. 3. Housing (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard under item 2. 4. Scottish Child Payment: The Committee will consider a draft letter to the Scottish Government.