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Chamber and committees

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee


Minutes: 28 October 2025

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

28th Meeting, 2025

Minutes


1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.


2. ADHD and autism pathways and support:

The Committee took evidence from—

Tom Arthur, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, Gavin Gray, Deputy Director, Mental Health, Stephen Mcleod, Professional Adviser, Mental Health, and Lynne Taylor, Professional Adviser, Mental Health, Scottish Government.

Clare Haughey MSP declared an interest as a bank nurse for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Dr Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

 

 


3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instruments—

National Health Service Superannuation and Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025


Sports Grounds and Sporting Events (Designation) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025



The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to either instrument.

 

Clare Haughey MSP declared an interest as a member of the NHS Superannuation and Pension Schemes.


4. ADHD and autism pathways and support:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.


5. Pre-budget scrutiny 2026-27:

The Committee considered a draft report. One change was agreed to, and the report was agreed for publication. The Committee agreed to invite the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to give oral evidence in January on the Scottish Government’s Budget. 


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