1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. Pre-Budget 2023-24 Scrutiny:

The Committee took evidence from—

Iain Munro, Chief Executive, Creative Scotland;

Cllr Steven Heddle, Vice President, COSLA;

Martin Booth, Executive Director of Finance, Glasgow City Council (on behalf of Directors of Finance Section);

and then from—

Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Lisa Baird, Deputy Director, Culture and Historic Environments, Scottish Government.

Clare Baker had no relevant interests to declare. 

3. Work programme:

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.