SJSSS062025R10
Pre-Budget scrutiny 2026-27: future social security spending in Scotland
Membership changes
The following changes to Committee membership occurred during the Committee's pre-budget scrutiny:
On 19 June 2025, Elena Whitham MSP replaced Gordon MacDonald MSP
On 26 June 2025, Alexander Stewart MSP replaced Liz Smith MSP
On 2 September 2025, Michael Marra MSP replaced Paul O’Kane MSP
On 2 September 2025, Carol Mochan MSP replaced Mark Griffin MSP
Introduction
In line with the recommendations of the Budget Process Review Group (BPRG) reportBudget Process Review Group: final report, the Scottish Parliament's subject committees undertake pre-budget scrutiny in advance of the publication of the Scottish budget.