Minutes: 03 September 2026

1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 2, 3 and 5 in private.

2. Pre-budget Scrutiny 2027-28 (In Private):

The Committee considered its approach further and agreed to invite witnesses.

Michelle Campbell declared an interest as a registered Nurse with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and an elected member of Renfrewshire Council.

3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered its work programme and agreed its working practices.

4. Delivering public service reform (Not before 11:30am):

The Committee took evidence from—

Stephen Boyd, Director, Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Scotland;

Dr Claire MacRae, Senior Lecturer, Public Policy, University of Glasgow;

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland.

5. Delivering public service reform (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 4.