SB(07)19th Conclusions
STRATEGIC BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, 30 AUGUST 2007
Present
Sir John Elvidge (chair)
David Fisher
Bill Bound
Robert Gordon CB
Andrew Goudie
Philip Rycroft
Richard Wakeford
Derek Feeley
Apologies were received from Kevin Woods.
In Attendance
Owen Kelly
Sarah Smith
Sarah DavidsonDonald Cameron
Lesley Fraser (For Agenda Item 3 only)
Kate Vincent (For Agenda Item 3 only)
Ruth Parsons (For Agenda Item 3 only)
Alyson Stafford (For Agenda Item 3 only)
Fiona Robertson (For Agenda Item 3 only)
Agenda Item 1: Minutes and Matters Arising
1. The minutes of the previous meeting (SB(07)18th Conclusions) were agreed. There were no matters arising from the previous meeting.
Agenda Item 2: Draft National outcomes SB(07)40
2. Lesley Fraser introduced the discussion by outlining proposals for draft national outcomes to support the Government's purpose and strategic objectives. The paper updated the Board on further work on draft national outcomes as an example of how proposals previously considered by the Board might be developed. The paper set out two options: one suggesting minimal alterations to the initial draft outcomes provided by DGs; and a second option suggesting a more radical refinement. In addition, the Board was invited to consider some of the questions raised by this process and to agree actions for the further development of the work. After discussion the Board agreed that:
(a) There was clear consensus in favour of Option 1 - keeping all of the draft national outcomes and against reducing the number of outcomes at this stage;
(b) Further work was required to develop the outcomes as a cohesive set and to clarify the connections from the outcomes upwards to the Government's Purpose. (Action: Strategy Unit); and
(c) Communications around this work need to be developed, tailored both to an internal audience and to external audiences in due course. (Action: Director of Communications).
Agenda Item 3: Strategic Spending Review
3. Fiona Robertson updated the Board about progress with the Strategic Spending Review. The Board agreed further actions and the terms of advice to the Cabinet on the spending review.
Agenda Item 4: Private Office Staffing
4. This item was deferred to a future meeting.
Agenda Item 5: Any Other Business
Change of name
5. Mr Kelly updated the Board on plans to formally adopt the title of 'The Scottish Government' effective from Monday, 3 September 2007.
Date of Next Meeting
6. Thursday, 6 September at 8.30am.
Cabinet and Corporate Business Secretariat
September 2007