Minutes: 16 December 2021

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. The 2020/21 audit of the Crofting Commission:

The Committee took evidence on the section 22 report from—

Roy Brannen, Interim Director-General Net Zero, Andrew Scott, Director of Agriculture and Rural Economy and John Kerr, Head of Agriculture Policy Division, Scottish Government.

3. The 2020/21 audit of the Crofting Commission:

The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and took further evidence on the section 22 report from—

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;

Graeme Greenhill, Senior Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland;

Pat Kenny, Director, Audit and Assurance, Deloitte LLP.

The Committee agreed to consider a draft report on the issues arising from the Committee's scrutiny at a future meeting.

The Committee also considered a written submission from the former Convener of the Crofting Commission and agreed to respond in writing.

4. Work programme:

The Committee considered its work programme.

Major Capital Projects Update - the Committee agreed to invite the Scottish Government to give evidence at a future meeting.