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This power is subject to the affirmative procedure and, under the Bill, Scottish Ministers must lay a statement before parliament on why it is considered appropriate to amend the target topics.
Is the committee content with the reasons that the Scottish Government has provided for its failure to comply with the laying requirements? Members indicated agreement.
Transparency Do Parliament, civil society and the public have accessible information about budget decisions? Accountability Does the budget process include sufficient oversight to ensure accountability for budget decisions?