Minutes: 12 November 2026

1. Declaration of interests:

David Smith was invited to declare any relevant interests. He said that he had no relevant interests to declare.

2. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take agenda item 4 in private.

3. Standards for public service reform:

The Committee took evidence from—

Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director, Institute for Government;

Katie Kelly, Chair, New Local;

Richard Kerley, Co-chair, Centre for Public Policy.

Michelle Campbell declared interests as a Mental Health Nurse with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and as a Councillor for Renfrewshire Council.

4. Standards for public service reform:

The Committee reviewed the evidence heard under agenda item 3.