Summary

  • The Social Security Committee takes evidence on the new social security tribunal proposal

  • Opposition party leaders and MSPs quiz Nicola Sturgeon during first minister's questions

  • A members' debate marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week

  • Equalities secretary gives statement on plan to tackle child poverty

  • MSPs debate safeguarding cultural heritage

  1. The committee will begin shortlypublished at 09:24 British Summer Time 29 March 2018

    The Social Security Committee is taking evidence on the draft order which will create a new social security tribunal from two panels.

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    The first comprises those who have represented claimants at appeals to date:

    • Andy Little from Midlothian Council
    • Steven McAvoy of ENABLE Scotland
    • Paul McCormack from Govanhill Housing Association
    • Jane Smith from North Ayrshire Council
    Wheelchair userImage source, Thinkstock

    The second is members of existing panels and experts in the appeals system:

    • Regional tribunal judge Jessica Burns
    • Disability qualified tribunal member Paul Dumbleton
    • Medically qualified tribunal member Dr Patricia Moultrie
    • Professor Tom Mullen, a member of former Scottish Tribunals & Administrative Justice Advisory Committee
  2. Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Livepublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 26 March 2018

    Welcome to the final edition of Holyrood Live before we enter recess for Easter.

    First up the Social Security Committee takes evidence on the new proposed social security tribunal.

    After general questions, we will bring you extensive coverage of first minister's questions.

    Nicola Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson

    Tory MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston leads a debate on Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

    A ministerial statement on the delivery plan to tackle child poverty will be made a 2.30pm.

    Children in GlasgowImage source, Getty Images

    MSPs will then debate support for the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Housing (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.