Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

1. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2018-19: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Draft Budget 2018-19 from— James Withers, Chief Executive, Scotland Food & Drink; David Thomson, Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation Scotland; Patrick Hughes, Head of Seafood Scotland, Seafood Scotland; Scott Landsburgh, Chief Executive, Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation; Andrew Richardson, Director, The Society of Independent Brewers; and then from— Danny Cusick, Director Food and Drink, Tourism and Textiles, Scottish Enterprise; David Oxley, Director of Business and Sector Development, Highlands and Islands Enterprise; Dr Stuart Fancey, Director of Research and Innovation, Scottish Funding Council; Chris Brodie, Lead Head of Sector Development, Skills Development Scotland; Professor Peter Morgan, Institute Director, The Rowett Institute; Professor Carl Schaschke, Head of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Abertay University.