The Committee focuses on areas including:
The Committee's name changed from Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee to Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 February 2023.
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Agenda:
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee usually meets weekly on Wednesdays.
The Committee has agreed its work programme. Please note, this may be updated to reflect changing parliamentary business
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
9 June 2025
Letter from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, 9 June 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
6 June 2025
Letter from the Minister for Public Finance, 6 June 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
UK subordinate legislation: Marking of Retail Goods Regulations 2025
6 June 2025
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, 6 June 2025
Meeting date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Subordinate Legislation, Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1, Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1, Subordinate Legislation
Meeting date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Interests, Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill:Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Future Agriculture Policy, A Climate Transition for Scottish Agriculture
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 28 May 2025
This report details the Rural Affairs and Island Committee's consideration of the draft Town and Country Planning (Marine Fish Farming) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2025.
Annual report of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee 2024-25
The annual report of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2024 to 12 May 2025.
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 19 March 2025
This report details the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee's consideration of the draft Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2025.
To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, with the exception of matters relating to land reform, natural resources and peatland, Scottish Land Commission, Crown Estate Scotland, and Royal Botanic Garden.
Full details of committee membership, including substitute and previous members