Minutes: 23 May 2023

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.

2. NHS Boards scrutiny:

The Committee took evidence from—

Michael Dickson, Chief Executive, NHS Shetland;

Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Eileanan Siar;

Laura Skaife-Knight, Chief Executive, NHS Orkney.

Emma Harper declared an interest as a former employee of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

Clare Haughey declared an interest as a member of UNISON.

3. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:

The Committee took evidence from—

Robert Nesbitt, Head of Physical Activity and Sport, SAMH;

Heidi Vistisen, Policy Manager, LEAP Sports Scotland;

Ewelina Chin, CEO, HSTAR Scotland, representing BEMIS;

Lynne Glen, Pathways Manager, Scottish Disability Sport;

Baz Moffat, CEO and Co-founder, The Well HQ.

4. NHS Boards scrutiny:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

5. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.