Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee
10th Meeting, 2026
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private and that its consideration of a draft report on its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027-28 should be taken in private at future meetings. The Committee also agreed that its consideration of its approach to work on non-domestic rates should be taken in private at its next meeting.
The Committee took evidence from—
Hannah Mary Goodlad, Minister for Public Finance and James Clelland, Lawyer, Scottish Government;
Richard Dennis, Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy.
Gary Bouse declared an interest as an elected member of Falkirk Council.
Hannah Mary Goodlad (Minister for Public Finance) moved— S7M-01587—That the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee recommends that the Bankruptcy and Attachment (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 [draft] be approved.
The motion was agreed to.
The Committee agreed to delegate to the Convener finalisation of a report on the instrument.
The Committee considered a draft report on its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027-28. Various changes were agreed to, and the Committee agreed to consider a revised draft in private at a future meeting.