1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Pre-Budget scrutiny: The Committee will take evidence from-
Russell Gunson, Director, Institute for Public Policy Research Scotland;
David Eiser, Research Associate, Fraser of Allander Institute;
and then from—
Dr Jim McCormick, Associate Director Scotland, Joseph Rowntree Foundation;
Bill Scott, Chair, Poverty Inequality Commission.

3. Pre-Budget scrutiny: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

4. Committee working practices: The Committee will discuss its working practices.