The publication of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2009-10 is expected in September. Members will recall that last year's draft budget was not published until November, because the UK spending review was not published until October. This year, it is hoped that subject committees will be able to take evidence during September and October, and consider their reports in early November. The committee is asked whether it wishes to seek Parliamentary Bureau approval to appoint an adviser. My recommendation is that we appoint an adviser. Is that agreed?
Members indicated agreement.
That being the final item, I formally close the meeting, thanking members for their attendance.
Meeting closed at 13:27.
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