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1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 to 7 in private.

2. Pre-budget scrutiny 2024-25:

The Committee took evidence from—

Carmen Martinez, Coordinator, Scottish Women's Budget Group;

Professor David Ulph, Commissioner, Scottish Fiscal Commission;

Philip Whyte, Director, IPPR Scotland.

Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

Emma Harper declared an interest as a registered nurse.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.

4. Pre-budget scrutiny 2024-25:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

5. Winter planning 2023-24:

The Committee considered a draft letter to the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care and agreed to consider an updated draft by correspondence.

6. COVID-19 Recovery Committee Legacy paper:

The Committee considered the COVID-19 Recovery Committee legacy paper.

7. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:

The Committee considered a draft report.