Social Justice and Social Security Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5, 6 and 7 in private. 2. Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship: The Committee will take evidence from— Kaukab Stewart, Minister for Equalities, Simon Coote, Head of Cross Cutting Policy Unit, Janine Kellett, Head of Homelessness Unit, James Messis, Council Tax and Reform Policy Team Leader, and Eileen Flanagan, Policy Manager, Scottish Government. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument— The Council Tax Reduction (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/112) 4. Financial considerations when leaving an abusive relationship (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard under item 2. 5. Child poverty statistics and next delivery plan: The Committee will consider written evidence received. 6. Annual report: The Committee will consider a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2024 to 12 May 2025. 7. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.