1. Decisions on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.

2. Pre-Budget scrutiny – evidence

The Committee will take evidence as part of its scrutiny preceding the Scottish Government’s Budget 2027-28 from—

• Liam Sinclair
  Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive
  National Theatre of Scotland
• Lucy Casot
  Chief Executive Officer
  Museums Galleries Scotland
• Joseph Peach
  Director - Policy and Public Affairs
  Culture Counts

and then from:

• Fiona Campbell
  Convener
  Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland
• Veronique AA Lapeyre
  Director
  Scottish Contemporary Arts Network
• Kenny McGlashan
  Chief Executive
  Federation of Scottish Theatre
• Alasdair Nicolson
  Festival Director
  St Magnus International Festival

3. Pre-Budget scrutiny – evidence review

The Committee will consider the evidence heard under agenda item 2.

4. Preparation for Conveners Group meeting

The Committee will discuss preparations for the upcoming Conveners Group meeting with the First Minister.

5. Standing legal adviser

The Committee will consider whether to seek approval for the appointment of a standing legal adviser.