Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee
4th Meeting, 2026
The Committee took evidence as part of its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027-28 from—
Michael Davidson, Head of Social Security and Devolved Taxes and Dr Eleanor Ryan, Commissioner, Scottish Fiscal Commission;
Hannah Randolph, Economic and Policy Analyst, Fraser of Allander Institute;
and then from—
Craig Smith, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, Scottish Association of Mental Health;
Edel Harris OBE, Independent Chair, Review of Adult Disability Payment;
Chirsty McFadyen, Knowledge Exchange Fellow, Scottish Health Equity Research Unit.
The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 1 and agreed to consider a draft letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing regarding its pre-budget scrutiny at a future meeting.