1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 3, and future consideration of pre-budget evidence, in private.

2. Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2025-2026

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Stuart Black
  Chief Executive
  Highlands and Islands Enterprise
• Nick Kenton
  Finance Director
  Highlands and Islands Enterprise
• Jane Morrison-Ross
  Chief Executive
  South of Scotland Enterprise
• Anthony Daye
  Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
  South of Scotland Enterprise
• Vicki Miller
  Director of Marketing and Digital
  Visit Scotland
• Ken Neilson
  Director of Corporate Services
  Visit Scotland

3. Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2025-2026

The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.