1. The Scottish budget process in practice:

The Committee took evidence in a roundtable format from—

Andy Witty, Director of Strategic Policy and Corporate Governance, Colleges Scotland;

John Wood, Director of Membership and Resources, COSLA;

Dr Alison Hosie, Research Officer, Scottish Human Rights Commission;

Dave Moxham, Deputy General Secretary, Scottish Trades Union Congress;

Carmen Martinez, Policy and Engagement Lead, Scottish Women's Budget Group.

2. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.

The Committee agreed to consider a proposed Contingent Liability in private at a future meeting.