Meeting Agenda
The Committee will take evidence from—
Richard Robinson, Audit Director, Audit Scotland
Professor Linda Bauld, Professor of Public Health and Co-Head, Population Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh
Robbie Pearson, Chief Executive, Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Alison Payne, Research Director, Enlighten
1. Note by the Clerk - Pre-budget scrutiny posted 02/10/2026 (Ref: HCS/S7/26/7/1, 834KB, pdf)
2. SPICe Briefing - Preparing for future challenges in health, care and sport sectors posted 02/10/2026 (Ref: HCS/S7/26/7/2, 1MB, pdf)
The Committee will review the evidence it heard under Item 1.
The Committee will consider its work programme.
HCS/S7/26/7/3(P) (Private Paper)
The Committee will discuss preparations for the upcoming Conveners Group meeting with the First Minister.
HCS/S7/26/7/4(P) (Private Paper)
The Committee will, take evidence, not before 12:00pm, from—
Maree Todd, Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs, Scottish Government
Joanne Farrow, Deputy Director, Complex Care & Rights Division, Scottish Government
Katy Richards, Divisional Solicitor, Mental Health and Incapacity Branch, Scottish Government Legal Division, Scottish Government
5. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026 posted 02/10/2026 (Ref: HCS/S7/26/7/5, 526KB, pdf)
6. SPICe Briefing - Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026 posted 02/10/2026 (Ref: HCS/S7/26/7/6, 154KB, pdf)
Maree Todd (Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs) to move—
S7M-01217—That the Health, Care and Sport Committee recommends that the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026 [draft] be approved.