1. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee took evidence on the Budget (Scotland) Act 2025 Amendment Regulations 2025 [draft] from—

Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance and Local Government, Claire Hughes, Head of Corporate Reporting and Craig Maidment, Senior Finance Manager, Scottish Government.

2. Subordinate legislation:

Ivan McKee (Minister for Public Finance) moved—

S6M-19303—That the Finance and Public Administration Committee recommends that the Budget (Scotland) Act 2025 Amendment Regulations 2025 [draft] be approved.

The motion was agreed to.

3. Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Natasha Douglas, Land and Planning Manager, Bancon Homes;

Fionna Kell, Director of Policy, Homes for Scotland;

Julie Jackson, General Counsel and Company Director, Miller Homes;

and then from—

Hazel Johnson, Director, Built Environment Forum Scotland;

Anna Gardiner, Senior Policy Adviser, Scottish Land and Estates;

Josie Sclater, Senior Policy Officer, Scottish Property Federation.

During the discussion, Kenneth Gibson referred Members to his register of interests.