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SPICe briefings
Date published:
24 February 2026
The impact of tightening finances on Scotland's universities - A possible strategic response
…we're going to have a minimum amount that we're [going to] hold in our bank account because we know that the house, the roof my roof might have a leak one day, and we need to fix it.
Committee reports
Date published:
26 January 2026
Stage 1 report on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill - Reports on the use of section 5 powers
The Scottish Government has taken a neutral position on this proposal which it stated “could have some value in adding a further level of accountability”.iiThe Scottish Government. (2025, 13 November).
Committee reports
Date published:
22 January 2026
Delegated powers in the Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill at Stage 1
The approval of the Parliament for the use of resources by the Scottish Ministers and direct-funded bodies is required under section 1 of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”).
Committee reports
Date published:
12 December 2025
Pre-Budget scrutiny 2026-27: Human Rights Budgeting - Annex A
The aim was to answer the question “does the Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement demonstrate accountability in the budget process” by exploring how well the case study demonstrates that the Scottish Government's spending choices protect basic rights in real life for the people who face the greatest barriers.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
10 December 2025
Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill - Briefing Prior to Stage 3 - The Financial Memorandum at introduction and Scrutiny at Stage 1
FPAC also noted that the FM did not account for parental costs or savings.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
1 September 2025
Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill - Freedom of information officer
The Member believes this line of accountability and independent scrutiny should be followed as a model for consistent compliance under the FoI Act.
Committee reports
Date published:
8 January 2025
Delegated powers in the Budget (Scotland) (No.4) Bill at Stage 1
The approval of the Parliament for the use of resources by the Scottish Ministers and direct-funded bodies is required under section 1 of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 (“the 2000 Act”).
SPICe briefings
Date published:
20 December 2024
Local government finance: Budget 2025-26 and provisional allocations to local authorities - Comparing 2025-26 to the 2024-25 settlement
However, this does not take into account the £144 million provided to local authorities in 2024-25 for the council tax freeze.
Committee reports
Date published:
16 September 2024
Report on Scotland's Commissioner Landscape: A Strategic Approach - Independence
This included Sarah Boyack MSP who argued that, in the case of her own proposal, accountability to Parliament is crucial to raising standards and ensuring transparency.1Scottish Parliament. (2024).
Committee reports
Date published:
14 June 2024
Stage 1 Report on the Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill - Section 17 of the Bill: Power to invest
If I were a factor, I would be cautious about taking into account considerations other than the general financial parameters within which investment takes place…
At the moment, the object of appointing a factor is for them to maintain the estate and generally manage it properly, in the interests of the ultimate beneficiary.
