Minutes: 24 September 2026

1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take agenda items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Pre-budget scrutiny: How can the Scottish Budget best advance public service reform:

The Committee took evidence from—

Ian Bruce, Chief Officer of Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector, TSI Scotland Network;

Kirsty Cumming, Chief Executive Officer, Community Leisure UK;

Helen Malo, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager Scotland, Hospice UK;

Kirsty Morrison, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland;

and then from—

David Robertson, Chief Executive, Scottish Borders Council;

Mark McAteer, Director of Governance, Strategy and Change, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Michelle Campbell declared an interest as a registered Mental Health Nurse for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and as a Councillor for Renfrewshire Council.

Joe Fagan declared an interest as a Councillor for South Lanarkshire Council.

Alex Kerr declared an interest as a Councillor for Glasgow City Council.

3. Pre-budget scrutiny: How can the Scottish Budget best advance public service reform:

The Committee considered the evidence heard at its previous meeting and earlier under agenda item 2.

4. Delivering public service reform:

The Committee further considered their approach and agreed a draft letter to the Scottish Government.