Minutes: 31 January 2024

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5 and 6 in private.

2. Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill (UK Parliament legislation):

The Committee took evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S6) 39 from—

Tom Arthur, Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance

     Alasdair Hamilton, Procurement Policy Portfolio Manager, Scottish Government

Murdo Fraser indicated that he has a connection with the Scotch Whisky Association.

3. Scottish Budget 2024-25:

The Committee took evidence from—

Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy

Colin Cook, Director of Economic Development

     Aidan Grisewood, Director of Economic Strategy, Scottish Government

4. Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard under agenda item 2 and agreed to consider a draft report at a future meeting.

5. Scottish Budget 2024-25 (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard under agenda item 3.

6. Petroineos Grangemouth (In Private):

The Committee considered correspondence and agreed to write to the Scottish Government and the UK Government.