The Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Communities Committee agreed to seek evidence on the Scottish Governments draft budget 2009-10.

The Committee welcomed written views from interested parties on the budget areas specific to the Committees' remit and responsibilities.  This evidence will inform the Committee's report to the Finance Committee.

Written Evidence

Evidence Submissions

Oral Evidence

The Committee has taken oral evidence from a range of organisations and individuals.

Committee meeting, 1 October 2008

Committee meeting, 29 October 2008

Committee meeting, 5 November 2008

Report

The Finance Committee published their report on the Scottish Government's draft budget 2009-10 on 10 December 2008.  The Local Government and Communities Committee report on the Scottish Government's draft budget forms part of the Finance Committee report in Volume 2.