WitnessesThe following witnesses were called to give oral evidenceCategoryNumberScottish Government Ministers25Scottish Government officials53Members of the Scottish Parliament0Representatives of public bodies (including local authorities and health boards)48Representatives of the private sector38UK Ministers0UK Government officials0Members of the UK Parliament0Representatives from other legislatures1Representatives of trade unions6Representatives of professional associations0NHS0Higher Education15Representatives of voluntary sector10Other categories of witnesses12Business transactedBusinessNo.DetailsInquiries2Budget scrutiny 2025-26;Transport in Scotland 2025Consultations/Call for views2Climate Change Targets Bill;Land Reform (Scotland) BillProposed Members’ Bills considered0Draft Bills considered (Pre-legislative discussion)0Bills considered3Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill;Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill;Land Reform (Scotland) Bill Post-legislative scrutiny - Acts considered0Legislative Consent Memorandums3Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill;Great British Energy Bill;Planning and Infrastructure BillPublic Body Act Consent Memorandums0SI consent notifications considered6The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2024;The Invasive Alien Species (De...