1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 5 in private.

2. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee took evidence on the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 from—

Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport.

3. Subordinate legislation:

Michael Matheson (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport) moved—

S6M-03277—That the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee recommends that the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 be approved.

The motion was agreed to without division.

4. Ministerial portfolio:

The Committee took evidence on matters within her remit from—

Christina McKelvie, Minister for Equalities and Older People; and

Nick Bland, Deputy Director, Directorate for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights, Scottish Government.

5. Evidence Session (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence previously heard at item 4.