Meeting Agenda
The Committee will decide whether to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.
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
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
Paper 1 – Note by the Clerk – Pre-budget scrutiny posted 24/09/2026 (Ref: EEAC/S7/26/6/1, 84KB, pdf)
Paper 2 – SPICe Briefing – Pre-budget scrutiny posted 24/09/2026 (Ref: EEAC/S7/26/6/2, 262KB, pdf)
The Committee will consider the evidence heard under agenda item 2.
The Committee will discuss preparations for the upcoming Conveners Group meeting with the First Minister.
EEAC/S7/26/6/3(P) (Private Paper)
The Committee will consider whether to seek approval for the appointment of a standing legal adviser.
EEAC/S7/26/6/4(P) (Private Paper)