Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
28th Meeting, 2025
The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.
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.
The Committee considered the following negative instruments—
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.
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.
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.