Equalities and Human Rights Committee (Part 1) (BSL)

1. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2017-18: The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Draft Budget 2017-18 from— Dr Jane Balmforth, Conservatoire Counsellor & Disability Adviser, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; Carol Baverstock, Head of Admissions, University of Aberdeen; Sheila Williams, Director of Student Disability Services, University of Edinburgh; Ann Duncan, Disability Service Manager, University of Strathclyde; Kirsty Knox, Assistant Head, Recruitment, Admissions and Participation Service, University of the West of Scotland. 2. Draft Budget Scrutiny 2017-18 (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence received. 3. International Human Rights Day 2016: The Committee will discuss human rights priorities with teachers and students from Thornlie Primary School in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire and Westfield Primary School, West Lothian, to mark International Human Rights Day on 10 December 2016