The Social Security Committee will now take evidence on the Child Poverty Bill from:  

• Peter Allan from Dundee City Council
• Professor Andrew Russell from NHS Tayside 
• Robert McGregor from Fife Council
• Dr Margaret Hannah from NHS Fife

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and then from: 

• Bill Scott from Inclusion Scotland, external
• Emma Trottier from Engender, external

Read submissions to the committee here., external

Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live on 20 April 2017.

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The Social Security Committee will take evidence on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill.

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After general questions, we will, as ever, bring you extensive coverage of first minister’s questions.

In the afternoon the Scottish government will lead a debate on defence basing reforms and their impact on Scotland.