1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. Crisis in Ukraine:

The Committee took evidence from—

Lorraine Cook, Policy Manager, COSLA;

Gavin Sharp, Lead Officer, Ukraine Refugee Response, City of Edinburgh Council;

Pat Togher, Assistant Chief Officer, Public Protection and Complex Needs, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership;

Hazel Chisholm, Housing Policy Officer, Resettlement Team, Highland Council.

Sarah Boyack referred to her register of interests.

3. Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered a draft report on the legislative consent memorandum lodged by Angus Robertson, the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, on 22 September 2022 (LCM (S6-29)