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Chamber and committees

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee


Agenda: 25 October 2023

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

26th Meeting, 2023

Start time: 09:00am
Location: TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill
  3. Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill
  4. Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill (in private)

Agenda published: Thursday, 19 October 2023 11:18am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.


2. Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

  • Gillian Martin
    Minister for Energy and the Environment
    Scottish Government
  • Stewart Forsyth
    Animal Health and Welfare Policy Advisor
    Scottish Government
  • Andrew Voas
    Veterinary Head of Animal Welfare
    Scottish Government

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider a Stage 1 approach paper.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


4. Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill (in private)

The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item