Local Government and Communities Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.

2. Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19: The Committee will take evidence from-
Rosemary Agnew, Ombudsman, Niki Maclean, Director, and John Stevenson, Head of Improvement, Standards and Engagement, Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.

3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Increased Pension Entitlement) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019.

4. Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

5. Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.