1. Decision on taking business in private:

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

2. Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2025-2026:

The Committee took evidence from—

Stuart Black, Chief Executive and Nick Kenton, Finance Director, Highlands and Islands Enterprise;

Jane Morrison-Ross, Chief Executive and Anthony Daye, Director of Finance and Corporate Resources, South of Scotland Enterprise;

Vicki Miller, Director of Marketing and Digital and Ken Neilson, Director of Corporate Services, Visit Scotland.

3. Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2025-2026 (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.