Scottish affairs and levelling up committees among those sitting today

At 3 pm, the Scottish affairs committee scrutinises poverty and energy groups about the impact of the cost of living on rural Scottish communities.

At 4 pm, the levelling up, housing and communities committee questions minister Lee Rowley about council tax collection in England.

Also at 4 pm, the public accounts committee (PAC) hears from civil servants in departments including the treasury and department of energy security and net zero about energy bills support.

At 4.20pm, national security adviser Tim Barrow and deputy national security Adviser Matt Collins give evidence to the joint committee on the national security strategy about their work.