Public Service Reform Committee

1. Decisions on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take agenda item 3 in private. The Committee will decide whether to consider a draft letter to the Scottish Government, on its pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28, in private at future meetings. The Committee will decide whether to consider its strategic plan in private at future meetings. 2. Delivering public service reform: The Committee will take evidence from— Naomi Mason, Head of Scotland, Centre for Local Economies. Julie Welsh, Chief Executive, Scotland Excel. 3. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.