Minutes: 08 September 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802:

The Committee took evidence on the section 23 report from—

David Middleton, former Chief Executive, Transport Scotland;

and then from—

Derek Mackay, former Minister for Transport and Islands, Scottish Government.

3. New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802:

The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda item 2 and took further evidence from—

Stephen Boyle, Auditor General for Scotland;

Angela Canning, Audit Director and Gill Miller, Audit Manager, Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland.

The Committee agreed to invite the First Minister to give evidence at a future meeting, and consider any further steps at its next meeting. The Committee also agreed to draft a report on the Auditor General for Scotland's section 23 report, New Vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802.