1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

2. Amendment to the Joint Fisheries Statement:

The Committee took evidence from—

Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands supported by Jane Macpherson, Head of Fisheries Management Strategy, Scottish Government.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

Wildlife Management (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/268) 

4. Amendment to the Joint Fisheries Statement (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.