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Chamber and committees

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee


Agenda: 01 November 2023

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

27th Meeting, 2023

Start time: 09:00am
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
  3. Pre-Budget Scrutiny
  4. Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

Agenda published: Thursday, 26 October 2023 05:09pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private.


2. Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill

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

  • Gillian Martin
    Minister for Energy and the Environment
    Scottish Government
  • Hugh Dignon
    Head of Wildlife Management Unit
    Scottish Government
  • Leia Fitzgerald
    Team Leader, Wildlife Legislation Team
    Scottish Government
  • Norman Munro
    Solicitor
    Scottish Government

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. Pre-Budget Scrutiny

The Committee will consider a draft letter to the Scottish Government.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


4. 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