Minutes: 07 October 2025

1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. ADHD and ASD pathways and support:

The Committee took evidence from—

Dr Pavan Srireddy, Vice Chair, Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland;

Glenn Carter, Head of Scotland Office, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists;

Dr Chris Williams, Vice Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland;

Anya Kennedy, Divisional Lead Occupational Therapist, Royal College of Occupational Therapists;

and then from—

Thelma Bowers, Head of Mental Health Services, NHS Ayrshire and Arran;

Louise Bussell, Board Nurse Director, NHS Highland;

Dr Gill Kidd, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Child Heads of Psychology Services (CHOPS);

Cath Malone, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Lead Clinician, NHS Tayside.

3. ADHD and ASD pathways and support (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2 and at its last meeting. 

The Committee agreed to change the title of the inquiry to “ADHD and autism pathways and support”.

4. Proposed non-surgical procedures Bill (In Private):

The Committee agreed its approach to scrutiny of the proposed Bill at Stage 1, including two consultation exercises using Citizen Space and Your Priorities, a provisional programme of oral evidence, and to delegate to the Convener responsibility for finalising witnesses to be invited to give oral evidence.