The Finance and Public Administration Committee says it will examine both the short and longer-term pressures on the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in 2024-25 and beyond.
The inquiry launch follows the Scottish Government’s forecast announcement that public spending in Scotland is set to outstrip income received by £1 billion in 2024/25, rising to £1.9 billion in 2027-28.
The committee will also examine the impact on the budget of longer-term fiscal challenges associated with the projections of an ageing and falling population in Scotland.
A call for views has been announced today by the committee.
Finance and Public Administration Committee Convener Kenneth Gibson MSP said:
“The purpose of this inquiry is to examine how the budget for 2024-25 and beyond will ensure the sustainability of Scotland’s finances in both the short and longer-term.
“It is an incredibly important subject matter given the forecast budget pressures and longer-term demographic challenges in Scotland.
“We’re keen to hear views from a range of individuals and organisations.”
‘Your views’
There are 10 questions in the committee’s call for views. The Committee welcomes responses to any, or all, of its questions.
To inform the inquiry, the committee is particularly keen to hear from:
- academics, experts and think-tanks
- public bodies
- the voluntary sector and community groups
- businesses.
The deadline for submitting views is 16 August 2023.
Find out more about the inquiry, and submit views via the committee’s webpage