Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee

1. Pre-Budget scrutiny – evidence The Committee will take evidence as part of its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027-28 from— Michael Davidson Head of Social Security and Devolved Taxes Scottish Fiscal Commission Hannah Randolph Economic and Policy Analyst Fraser of Allander Institute Dr Eleanor Ryan Commissioner Scottish Fiscal Commission and then from: Edel Harris OBE Independent Chair, Review of Adult Disability Payment Chirsty McFadyen Knowledge Exchange Fellow Scottish Health Equity Research Unit Craig Smith Public Affairs and Policy Manager Scottish Association of Mental Health 2. Pre-Budget scrutiny – consideration (in private) The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 1.