Minutes: 19 September 2023

1. The sustainability of Scotland's finances:

The Committee took evidence from—

Professor David Bell, Professor of Economics, University of Stirling;

Professor David Heald, Emeritus Professor and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow;

João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute;

and then from—

Adam Stachura, Head of Policy and Communications, Age Scotland;

Dr Judith Turbyne, Chief Executive, Children in Scotland;

Philip Whyte, Director, IPPR Scotland;

Stuart Hay, Director, Living Streets Scotland;

Ruth Boyle, Policy and Campaigns Manager, The Poverty Alliance;

Michael Kellet, Director of Strategy, Governance and Performance, Public Health Scotland;

Alastair Sim, Director, Universities Scotland.

2. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.