1. Scotland's public finances in 2023-24: the impact of the cost of living and public service reform:

The Committee took evidence, in a roundtable format, from—

Alison Douglas, Chief Executive, Alcohol Focus Scotland;

     Polly Tolley, Director of Impact, Citizens Advice Scotland;

Catherine Murphy, Executive Director, Engender;

Clare Reid, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Scottish Council for Development and Industry;

David Lonsdale , Director, Scottish Retail Consortium;

Aaron Hill, Director of Policy and Membership, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations;

Stephen Smellie, Depute Convener, UNISON Scotland.

During agenda item 1, Daniel Johnson referred Members to his register of interests as a director of a retail company.

2. National Performance Framework: Ambitions into Action (In Private):

The Committee agreed its draft report subject to a number of changes.

3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.