Justice Committee

1. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2017-18: The Committee will take evidence in preparation for its scrutiny of the Scottish Government's Draft Budget 2017-18 from— Caroline Gardner, Auditor General for Scotland, Angela Cullen, Assistant Director, and Mark Roberts, Senior Manager, Audit Scotland. 2. Inquiry into the role and purpose of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service: The Committee will take evidence from— Gordon Dalyell, Scotland's representative on the National Executive Committee, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers; Patrick McGuire, Partner, Thompsons Solicitors. 3. Criminal Finances Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider its approach to the legislative consent memorandum lodged by Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Justice (LCM-S5-6). 4. Justice Sub-Committee on Policing: The Committee will consider a report back from the Sub-Committee meeting on 8 December 2016 from the Convener of the Sub-Committee.