1. Declaration of interests:

Ben Macpherson was invited to declare any relevant interests.

He referred to his register of interests for this parliamentary session, including his voluntary registration on the roll of Scottish Solicitors.

2. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

3. Asylum Seekers in Scotland:

The Committee took evidence from—

Caroline O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer, Migrant Help;

John Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, Mears Housing Management.

4. Consideration of evidence (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard under agenda item 3.