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Summary

The Social Security Committee takes evidence on the Scottish welfare fund
The first minister faces questions during FMQs
An SNP MSP leads a debate on perinatal mental health
A ministerial statement on veterans health and wellbeing
Final debate on the LBTT (Relief from Additional Amount) Bill

Live Reporting

Louise Wilson and Craig Hutchison

Welfare fund must be fit for purpose as universal credit rolled outpublished at 09:08 British Summer Time 17 May 2018
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John Dickie of CPAG Scotland
Convener Clare Adamson kicks off questions with one on forthcoming challenges.
John Dickie of CPAG Scotland says families are facing increasing pressures on their budgets.
He points to increasing levels of poverty expected over the next few years, pointing in particular to problems with Universal Credit.
The Scottish Welfare Fund is the safety net, Mr Dickie adds.
He suggests it is important to ensure the welfare fund is fit for purpose to meet future challenges.
And we're off...........published at 09:04 British Summer Time 17 May 2018
The Social Security is first hearing from:
- John Dickie from Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland, external (CPAG)
- Jules Oldham of Homeless Action Scotland, external
- Elodie Mignard from Scottish Refugee Council, external
- Bill Scott from Inclusion Scotland, external
Committee begins shortlypublished at 08:55 British Summer Time 17 May 2018
The Social Security Committee is this morning discussing the Scottish Welfare Fund - a scheme which provides either crisis grants or community care grants to households in need.
MSPs will hear from:
- John Dickie of Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland
- Jules Oldham from Homeless Action Scotland
- Elodie Mignard from Scottish Refugee Council
- Bill Scott of Inclusion Scotland
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And then they will take evidence from:
- Morag Johnston of Glasgow City Council
- Craig Mason from Dundee City Council
- Sheila McKandie of Highland Council
Click here, external to view the committee papers, complete with written submissions.
Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live!published at 15:03 British Summer Time 14 May 2018
Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live on Thursday 17 May 2018.
The Social Security Committee will be taking evidence on the Scottish welfare fund from 9am.
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After general questions we will bring you extensive coverage of first minister's questions, complete with live reaction on social media.
SNP MSP Clare Haughey will the lead a debate on the Everyone's Business campaign, which highlights perinatal mental health problems.
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After lunch, Veterans Minister Keith Brown will make a statement on the Scottish Veterans Commissioner's report on veteran health and wellbeing.
The day will end with the final debate on the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Relief from Additional Amount) (Scotland) Bill.