Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 5, 6 and 7 in private. 2. Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18: The Committee will take evidence from- Rosemary Agnew, Ombudsman, Niki Maclean, Director, and John Stevenson, Head of Improvement, Standards and Engagement, Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. 3.