1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

2. Instruments subject to affirmative procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following—

Scottish Parliament (Disqualification) Order 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft)
Winter Heating Assistance (Pension Age) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/Draft)

3. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure:

The Committee agreed that no points arose on the following—

Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/168 (C. 16))
Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 (SSI 2025/170 (C. 17))
Act of Sederunt (Rules of the Court of Session 1994 and Ordinary Cause Rules 1993 Amendment) (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) 2025 (SSI 2025/171)

4. Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (in private):

The Committee considered the Legislative Consent Memorandum and powers to make subordinate legislation within devolved competence in this Bill. It agreed to write to the Scottish Government.