Minutes: 30 September 2025

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

2. Reform of Energy Performance Certificates:

The Committee took evidence from—

Gillian Campbell, Director, Existing Homes Alliance Scotland;

Professor David Jenkins, Professor of Energy and Buildings, Heriot-Watt University;

Alan Stark, Chair, Sustainability and Building Design Committee, Scottish Property Federation;

Andy Parkin, Technical Development Director, Elmhurst Energy;

and then from—

John Blackwood, Chief Executive, Scottish Association of Landlords;

Bryan Leask, Secretary, Rural and Islands Housing Association Forum.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instruments—

Council Tax (Dwellings and Part Residential Subjects) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/249)

Redemption of Heritable Securities (Excluded Securities) (Scotland) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/251)

4. Reform of Energy Performance Certificates (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.