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Chamber and committees

Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee


Agenda: 23 September 2026

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

4th Meeting, 2026

Start time: 09:30am
Location: Committee Room 5
Agenda items:

  1. Pre-Budget scrutiny – evidence
  2. Pre-Budget scrutiny – consideration (in private)

Agenda published: Friday, 18 September 2026 09:17am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Pre-Budget scrutiny – evidence

The Committee will take evidence as part of its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027-28 from—

  • Michael Davidson
    Head of Social Security and Devolved Taxes
    Scottish Fiscal Commission
  • Hannah Randolph
    Economic and Policy Analyst
    Fraser of Allander Institute
  • Dr Eleanor Ryan
    Commissioner
    Scottish Fiscal Commission
  • and then from:

  • Edel Harris OBE
    Independent Chair, Review of Adult Disability Payment
  • Chirsty McFadyen
    Knowledge Exchange Fellow
    Scottish Health Equity Research Unit
  • Craig Smith
    Public Affairs and Policy Manager
    Scottish Association of Mental Health

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


2. Pre-Budget scrutiny – consideration (in private)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.