1. Declaration of interests:

Maggie Chapman was invited to declare any relevant interests. The following interests were declared -

Maggie Chapman is a member of Unite the Union.

2. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 5 and 6 in private.

3. Economic recovery:

The Committee took evidence from—

Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive, Visit Scotland;

Adrian Gillespie, Chief Executive, Scottish Enterprise;

Douglas Colquhoun, Chief Financial Officer ;

and then from—

Jane Morrison-Ross, Chief Executive and Anthony Daye,Director of Finance, South of Scotland Enterprise ;

Carroll Buxton, Interim Chief Executive and Nick Kenton,Director of Finance and Corporate Service, Highlands and Islands Enterprise .

4. UK Subordinate Legislation:

The Committee noted the Scottish Government's consent notification in respect of the following instrument —

The Recognition of Professional Qualifications (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021.

5. Economic recovery:

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

6. Work programme:

The Committee considered its work programme and agreed to consider an inquiry paper at a future meeting.