Minutes: 06 May 2025

1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take agenda items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Tobacco and Vapes Bill (UK Parliament legislation):

The Committee took evidence on supplementary legislative consent memorandum LCM-S6-51a from—

Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Fiona Dill, Teams Leader for Tobacco, Gambling, Diet and Healthy Weight Directorate, Professor Linda Bauld OBE, Chief Social Policy Adviser and Rosie McQueen, Lawyer, Scottish Government.

Dr Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP. 

3. Tobacco and Vapes Bill (UK Parliament Legislation) (In Private):

The Committee considered a draft report on legislative consent memorandum LCM-S6-51 and supplementary legislative consent memorandum LCM-S6-51a and agreed to consider an updated draft via correspondence. 

4. Young people's participation in sport and physical activity (In Private):

The Committee agreed to hold an evidence session at a future meeting on young people's participation in sport and physical activity.