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Chamber and committees

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee


Agenda: 24 October 2023

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

24th Meeting, 2023

Start time: 09:30am
Location: T4.60-CR6 The Livingstone Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill
  3. Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill
  4. Pre-Budget Scrutiny

Agenda published: Monday, 23 October 2023 11:37am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private.


2. Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

  • Fiona Campbell
    Chief Executive, Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers
  • Stacey Dingwall
    Head of Policy and External Affairs, Scotland
    Federation of Small Businesses
  • Ben Edgar-Spier
    Head of Regulation and Policy
    Sykes Cottages
  • David Weston
    Chair
    Scottish Bed and Breakfast Association (SBBA)
  • Stephen Young
    Head of Policy
    Scottish Land and Estates
  • and then from:

  • Sarah Allanson
    Policy and Membership Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland
    British Holiday and Home Parks Association
  • Neil Ellis
    Chair
    Edinburgh Hotels Association
  • Simon McGrath
    Head of Communications and External Relations
    The Camping and Caravanning Club
  • Margo Paterson
    Chief Executive
    Hostelling Scotland
  • Frank Whittaker
    Chair
    Aberdeen City & Shire Hotels Association (ACSHA)

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.


4. Pre-Budget Scrutiny

The Committee will consider a draft letter on Pre-Budget Scrutiny.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item