@SP_FinancePAC

This is the official account of the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee. Learn more 👇

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Deputy First Minster Jenny Gilruth says @scotgov's plan to reduce Scotland’s public sector head count is "not going in the right direction". She told our committee the government was “off course” and “not where we should be” to close a £4.7 billion funding gap by 2029/30.
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This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Information about the Committee’s work over this past Session 6: ow.ly/8guX50YFL4b Information about the election: ow.ly/SHCn50YFL23 xitter.cf/ScotParl/status/204215…

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@ScotParlApr 9
🔊 Today is Dissolution - the official end of this parliamentary session. The Scottish Parliament shuts down so an election can happen, and MSPs no longer hold office. That means no more parliamentary work until a new Parliament is elected. Find out more at our election hub: ow.ly/ZIQF50YGkWS
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@ScotParlMar 25
🔔 We're now in campaign recess 🔔 That means that no more debates or Committee meetings will be held during this session, unless Parliament is recalled.
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Liz Smith CBE@282lizMar 17
Serving on the Finance and Public Administration Committee in parliamentary session 6 has been a huge privilege. Thanks to all colleagues and clerks and the Convenor. Important legacy report for our successors just signed off !
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On Tuesday we're scrutinising the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. We'll ask the Chief Executive about his latest targets for delivering the McCloud pensions remedy for tens of thousands of Scottish teachers, police, firefighters and NHS staff. 9:00am📺 ow.ly/us5250YuCEh
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On Tuesday we'll take evidence from Scotland's most senior civil servant. We'll ask Joe Griffin, Permanent Secretary @scotgov about his priorities and leading 9,000 civil servants in Scotland. Find out more: ow.ly/Yun350YrcC4 📺 👀👇 SPTV live 10:00am approx.
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Scottish Fiscal Commission@scotfisccommMar 5
‘Capital’ spending is investment in public infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals. We explain why this is important for the economy and public services, and the outlook for capital spending in our new Insight. Read it here: bit.ly/4u6k861
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What does the Chancellor's Spring statement mean for Scotland? Read @SPICe_Research 5 min blog 👇
Scottish Parliament Information Centre@SPICe_ResearchMar 4
Yesterday the @govuk Chancellor delivered the Spring Statement. Find out what it means for Scotland in our latest blog: ow.ly/s20t50YoZvA
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On Thursday @scotparl will debate our report on the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries. We found inquiries are: - over-stretched - poorly defined - subject to limited financial control. We say @scotgov should set defined timescales and fixed budgets. 2:25pm -3.45pm📺SPTV
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Scottish Fiscal Commission@scotfisccommFeb 24
Last week @ScotParl agreed rates and bands for Scottish income tax in 2026-27 ahead of tomorrow’s final Budget Bill vote. Our Insight explains how the Scottish tax system differs to the rest of UK and raises extra funding for the Scottish Budget. Read here:bit.ly/3MpeaMA
Line chart showing the percentage share of all Scottish and UK income taxpayers paying higher rate tax or above over time. In 2016-17, the UK starts higher at about 15%, while Scotland begins at around 12%. Over the next few years the trends shift, with Scotland’s rate rising and overtaking the UK around 2019-20. Scotland's rate then increases more quickly after 2021-22, reaching about 20% by 2023–24 and set to continue rising to around 30% by 2030–31. The rest of the UK is projected to grow more slowly, reaching about 24% by 2030-31, so the gap widens over time with Scotland higher in later years.

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On Tuesday we're focussing on 'public administration' and what learning to pass on to our successor committee in May 2026. We'll hear from: - @SarahPDavidson @CarnegieUKTrust - Alison Payne @enlighten_scot - Dr Ian Elliott @UofGlasgow - @CairneyPaul @StirUni 9:00am📺 SPTV Live
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Scottish Fiscal Commission@scotfisccommFeb 12
This afternoon, @ScotParl considers the 26-27 Budget Bill in its Stage 1 debate. An emerging issue is how comparisons to the Government’s spending plans in previous years are made. This Insight considers the issue: fiscalcommission.scot/12-feb…
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In-depth, impartial analysis of @scotgov's budget from SPICe's Financial Scrutiny Unit 👇👀
Scottish Parliament Information Centre@SPICe_ResearchJan 19
We have published our in-depth briefing analysing the 2026-27 @scotgov budget and @scotfisccomm forecasts. The briefing includes detailed analysis of the spending plans and the taxation proposals underpinning them. 👇ow.ly/Vq7K50XZuJy
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Early analysis from SPICe on Tuesday's budget - 16 minutes reading time 👇👀
Scottish Parliament Information Centre@SPICe_ResearchJan 14
Our financial scrutiny team have been crunching the numbers and have published a blog providing an initial reaction to Tuesday's Scottish Government 2026-27 Budget The blog highlights key messages from the Budget and the @scotfisccomm forecasts. ow.ly/BjHK50XWxSu
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Finance and Public Admn Committee@SP_FinancePACJan 12
On Tuesday we examine the economic value of Scotland's National Performing Companies. A report suggests they contribute £60.6m Gross Value Added to the economy and support 1,280 jobs. We'll hear from @NTSonline @RSNO @scottishballet @SCOmusic @ScottishOpera 9:30am📺 SPTV Live
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On Tuesday we examine the economic value of Scotland's National Performing Companies. A report suggests they contribute £60.6m Gross Value Added to the economy and support 1,280 jobs. We'll hear from @NTSonline @RSNO @scottishballet @SCOmusic @ScottishOpera 9:30am📺 SPTV Live
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Interesting analysis from @SPICe_Research ahead of Tuesday's budget in Scotland🔽 Buy now, pay later: borrowing and the Scottish Budget spice-spotlight.scot/2026/01…

Buy now, pay later: borrowing and the Scottish Budget

This blog gives an overview of the various forms of borrowing the Scottish Government can undertake, and the expected impact on the Scottish Budget.

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On Thursday @scotparl will debate Stage 1 of the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill. Our report in December said the Bill carries “significant risk” to Scotland's housing market. You can read @scotgov's response to our report here👇 ow.ly/6XQI50XSX6u
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Our report on the cost-effectiveness of public inquiries is out now. We found inquiries are “over-stretched and poorly defined” and subject to limited financial control. We say: @scotgov should set defined timescales and fixed budgets. News release👇👀 ow.ly/HBJs50XNEIO
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Our new report on the cost-effectiveness of Scottish public inquiries is out today. We say: Scottish Ministers should set defined timescales and fixed budgets for public inquiries. Read the report: ow.ly/X7Kr50XMVRj
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