Health, Care and Sport Committee
1st Meeting, 2026
Members were invited to declare any relevant interests. The following interests were declared -
Helen McDade declared an interest as a former member of ME Action Scotland and a member of Pitlochry Bowling Club.
Heather Anderson declared an interest as an elected member of Dundee City Council.
Adam Harley declared an interest as a former employee of Ataxia UK and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill declared an interest as an elected member of City of Edinburgh Council, as an ambassador of Capability Scotland and as an ambassador of Euan’s Guide.
Joe Long declared an interest as a former employee of Scottish Autism.
Jack Middleton declared an interest as a former volunteer at NHS Grampian and as a season ticket holder with Aberdeen Football Club.
Paul McLennan declared no relevant interests.
The Committee chose Jack Middleton as Deputy Convener.
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
The Committee considered its approach to developing its work programme. The Committee also agreed to hold a Business Planning Day.