Social Security Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Benefit Automation: The Committee will consider correspondence received from Inverclyde Council. 3. Social Security Support for Housing: The Committee will take evidence from- Paula Doherty, Benefits and Welfare Team Leader, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Jeremy Hewer, Policy Lead, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Julia Mulloy, Chief Executive, Scottish Borders Housing Association; John Mills, Head of Housing Services, Fife Council; Gail Ward, Housing Policy Officer, Highland Council. 4. Social Security Support for Housing: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.