1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. National Performance Framework: Proposed National Outcomes:

The Committee took evidence from—

Emma Congreve, Co-lead, Scottish Health Equity Research Unit;

Professor Cam Donaldson, Professor of Health Economics, Glasgow Caledonian University;

and then from—

Carol Calder, Audit Director, Performance Audit & Best Value, Audit Scotland;

Professor Chik Collins, Director, Glasgow Centre for Population Health;

Stephen Boyd, Director, IPPR Scotland.

Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

3. National Performance Framework: Proposed National Outcomes (in private):

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