Social Justice and Social Security Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Scottish Government Benefit Take-up strategy: The Committee will take evidence from— Ben Macpherson, Minister for Social Security and Local Government, Dr Ruari Sutherland, Supporting Access to Social Security Team Leader, and Vana Anastasiadou, Economic Adviser, Scottish Government; Kirsten Sweeney, Strategic Communications and Marketing Lead, Social Security Scotland. 3. Scottish Government Benefit Take-up strategy: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.