1. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument— Sheriff Appeal Court Fees Amendment Order 2025 (SSI 2025/9).

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

2. Budget Scrutiny 2025-26:

The Committee took evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2025-26 from—

Kaukab Stewart, Minister for Equalities, Nick Bland, Deputy Director, Mainstreaming and Inclusion and Matthew Elsby, Deputy Director, Fiscal Policy and Constitution, Scottish Government.

3. Budget Scrutiny 2025-26 (In Private):

The Committee agreed to defer consideration of the evidence it heard under agenda item 2 to a future meeting.