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Committee reports
Date published:
6 March 2026
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee report on the Public Services Reform (Scottish Water) Order 2026 (draft) - About the instrument
The proposed Order would reduce the minimum number of executive members from three to two, allowing Scottish Water to adopt its preferred structure while retaining flexibility to appoint additional executive members (up to five) in future if needed
The Scottish Government considers that this will improve the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of Scottish Water’s governance, align Board composition with industry best...
Committee reports
Date published:
6 March 2026
Cross-Committee work on Tackling Drug Deaths and Drug Harm Session 6 Legacy Report - Scottish Government debates
The Group meets every three months to:
scrutinise the Scottish Government's plan to deliver the National Mission
identify any gaps in the plan and share suggestions for how these may be addressed
provide expert advice on policy areas and service delivery as requested by Scottish Ministers
share best practice, including from other countries which have had su...
Committee reports
Date published:
6 March 2026
Cross-Committee on Tackling Drug Deaths and Drug Harm Session 6 Legacy Report - Scottish Government debates
The Group meets every three months to:
scrutinise the Scottish Government's plan to deliver the National Mission
identify any gaps in the plan and share suggestions for how these may be addressed
provide expert advice on policy areas and service delivery as requested by Scottish Ministers
share best practice, including from other countries which have had su...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
2 March 2026
Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill - consideration prior to Stage 3 - Bridging the gap between law and technology
Bridging the gap between law and technology
Providing clarity for technologists
The Economy and Fair Work Committee supported the Scottish Government's property law approach to defining digital assets as the best way of future proofing the definition.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 January 2026
Inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish Prisons - Key findings
KEY FINDINGS FROM OUR INQUIRYThe evidence heard points to an urgent need for systemic reform, combining strong public-health leadership, integrated governance, and adequately resourced services.Substance misuse remains a systemic challenge across the prison estate, affecting safety, health outcomes and rehabilitation prospects.The Committee found clear evidence that drug use in custody is closely linked to mental-health service inadequacy, social disadvantage and lack of purpose.Enforcement alone cannot address these issues; a whole-system, public-health approach is required, underpinned by equal access to treatment and recovery services.The current variation in healthcare provision between NHS Boards undermines consistency of care and outcomes.Workforce pressures, overcrowding and resource constraints exacerbate risk and hinder implementation of best...
Committee reports
Date published:
2 October 2025
Strengthening committees' effectiveness - Annexe A - Remit for the inquiry and the themes and questions we posed for answer
To answer this question, the Committee will consider three themes:
Structure
The current structure of committees, the best size of membership and the number of committees.
Committee reports
Date published:
2 October 2025
Strengthening committees' effectiveness - Elected conveners
In relation to the current operation of Convenorships, Ken Hughes explained that convenerships are at least partly a form of recognition or reward for party members and an opportunity for parties to highlight who they think their best people are.iStandards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. (2025, April 3).
Committee reports
Date published:
26 September 2025
Report on British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 - Access to work
In her view, Deaf people should be able to “pick whatever profession or career that they want and then, when they get into that career, have the resources available to them so that they can progress and do the best job that they can.”1Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. (2025).
SPICe briefings
Date published:
24 June 2025
Neurodevelopmental Pathways and Waiting Times in Scotland - Workforce
Nonetheless, NAIT conclude that ADHD (and autism) can be diagnosed by a range of professionals, and that:
Neurodevelopmental assessment is often best carried out within multidisciplinary teams to enable robust person centred clinical assessment and decision making.
Committee reports
Date published:
29 May 2025
Annual report of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 2024-2025 - Inquiry into the A9 Dualling Programme
The Committee published a report on 1 November 2024, which explored the following areas –
funding for the A9 dualling project
governance and decision-making structures, including how progress on the project was and is being monitored
confidence in the process going forward
the creation of a national memorial, and how best to commemorate all those who have ...
