1. Cost-effectiveness of Scottish public inquiries:

The Committee took evidence from—

John Sturrock KC;

John Campbell KC.

Liz Smith and Michael Marra declared an involvement in the Eljamel Inquiry.

2. The Scottish budget process in practice (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed a draft report and agreed the arrangements for its publication.

3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.