1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.

2. The performance of the Scottish social security system: The Committee will take evidence from-
Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, Scottish Government;
David Wallace, Chief Executive, and James Wallace, Deputy Director Finance and Corporate Services, Social Security Scotland;
Fiona Campbell, Acting Head of Legislation and Operational Policy Unit, Social Security Directorate, Scottish Government.

3. The performance of the Scottish social security system: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting and finalise its pre-budget report.


Proposed future business

At its next meeting, on 7 November, the Committee expects to take evidence on its Benefit Take-up inquiry. For further information, contact Anne Peat, the Clerk to the Committee, on 0131 348 5182 or by email at SocialSecurityCommittee@parliament.scot