Justice 1 Committee, 22 Jan 2002

Meeting date: Tuesday, January 22, 2002

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Budget Process 2003-04

Item 4 is consideration of the budget process. It has been decided that the two justice committees should consider the budget together. The paper before us asks us to consider whether we want to appoint an adviser. We were unable to do that last year as we were too slow off the mark. We will have to move quickly this year.

Some support will be available from the Finance Committee's adviser, Professor Arthur Midwinter, who is covering the whole of the budget process. Some subject committees will appoint their own advisers.

Do we agree to seek permission from the Parliamentary Bureau to meet jointly with the Justice 2 Committee?

Members indicated agreement.

Do we agree, in principle, to the appointment of an adviser to assist with the budget scrutiny, assuming that we can find a suitable person?

Members indicated agreement.

We will draw up a shortlist and bring it to the committee at a later date.