Minutes: 08 September 2022

1. Pre-budget scrutiny: COVID-19 strategic framework:

The Committee took evidence from—

Richard Robinson, Senior Manager, Audit Scotland;

Mary Morgan, Chief Executive and Carolyn Low,Director of Finance, NHS National Services Scotland ;

Dr Nick Phin, Organisational Lead, Strategic Engagement and Policy, Public Health Scotland;

Dr Graham Foster, Director of Public Health NHS Forth Valley and Chair, Scottish Directors of Public Health.

Brian Whittle indicated that his daughter works in a neonatal unit.

2. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Saving Provision) Regulations 2022 (SSI 2022/261)

The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.

3. Consideration of evidence (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

4. COVID-19: communication of public health information (In Private):

The Committee considered a draft letter and agreed to consider a revised draft at a future meeting.