Social Justice and Social Security Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. DWP role in devolved Social Security: The Committee will take evidence from— Chloe Smith, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, UK Government ; Andrew Latto, Deputy Director, Devolution, Pensioner Benefits and Carers Allowance Policy, and Margarita Morrison, Area Director Work and Health Services Scotland, Department for Work and Pensions. 3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendment and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/31) Carer’s Allowance Up-rating (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/28) Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Prescribed Diseases) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/42) Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/52) 4. DWP role in devolved Social Security: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 5. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.