1. Declaration of interests:

Keith Brown was invited to declare any relevant interests.

Keith Brown declared no relevant interests,  Keith Brown indicated that his daughter is a full time primary school teacher for Aberdeen City Council.

2. Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill (In Private):

The Committee considered the draft Stage 1 report. A number of changes were agreed (one by division).

3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed its work programme.