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SPICe briefings
Date published:
6 March 2026
Assessing the council tax against the principles of "good" tax policymaking - Introduction
The document, which presents a single framework for tax policymaking and revenue raising powers in Scotland, aims to exemplify best practice and provide a “forward-thinking” approach to tax policy across all levels of government.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
6 March 2026
Assessing the council tax against the principles of "good" tax policymaking - Tax System and Principles
Unofficial frameworks, such as Adam Smith’s four ‘Canons of Taxation’ or the best practise set out in the Mirlees Review have clearly shaped policymakers thinking over time, yet the practise of formalising these is relatively new.
Committee reports
Date published:
27 February 2026
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Report on the Draft Climate Change Plan - Energy from waste
Stirling Council said incineration is “now the most polluting form of waste management”viWritten submission, Stirling Council
However, Duncan Simpson (Resource Management Association Scotland) said:
If we do not have landfill in Scotland, that waste has to go somewhere but, with the best will in the world, the tonnage that we produce as waste, recycling or ...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
24 February 2026
The impact of tightening finances on Scotland's universities - Inevitable changes in addressing an unsustainable funding model
There is no one magic solution. It is therefore deemed best for institutions to use their individual discretion to inform their decisions as there are areas that they possibly prefer to protect.
Committee reports
Date published:
8 January 2026
Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Report - Public concern and impact on the community
Retrieved from https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/constitution-europe-external-affairs-and-culture-committee/correspondence/2025/scottish-government-desecration-of-war-memorials-scotland-bill.pdf
HES itself described all war memorials as “culturally significant” and with “high social and local historical value”; the best estimate of their ...
Committee reports
Date published:
12 December 2025
Pre-Budget scrutiny 2026-27: Human Rights Budgeting - The participation of citizens in developing and evaluating policy in a meaningful way
She noted SHRC’s report last year on how the Scottish budget for 2021-22 stacked up against international best practice showed that scores were up across the board on participation, transparency and oversight.
News
Published:
25 August 2025
Holyrood’s Finance Committee focuses on ‘economic growth’ with visit to Renfrewshire’s advanced manufacturing and innovation district
The fact-finding visit will focus on economic growth and how best to respond to Scotland’s long-term fiscal pressures.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
20 August 2025
Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill - Policy approach in the Bill
The Policy Memorandum also argues for the approach taken in the Bill on the basis that it would (para 180):
ensure that Scotland meets its obligations under international and European human rights law and follows best international practice in addressing sexual exploitation in prostitution and trafficking.
Last updated:
18 June 2025
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Scottish Government Resource Spending Review
posted 08 June 2022
Oral Evidence
After the publication of the report
9 June 2022
The Committee took evidence from:
Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Scottish Government
Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Scottish Government
Kirsty Whyte, Team Leader, Resource Spending Review, Scottish Government
Penelope Cooper, Director of Culture and Major Events, Scottish Government
Committee papers
Papers for the meeting on 9 June 2022
Investing in Scotland’s Future: Resource Spending Review Framework (, ) posted 08 June 2022
Before the publication of the report
17 March 2022
The Committee took evidence from:
Panel 1
Kirsty Cumming, Chief Executive Officer, Community Leisure UK
Duncan Dornan, Head of Museums and Collections, Glasgow Life
Carol Calder, Interim Audit Director, Performance Audit and Best...
