1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. Committee effectiveness:

The Committee took evidence from—

Douglas Ross, MSP, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party;

Willie Rennie, MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrats;

Karen Adam, MSP, Scottish National Party;

Rhoda Grant, MSP, Scottish Labour Party;

Ash Regan, MSP, Alba Party;

Ross Greer, MSP, Scottish Green Party;

and then from—

Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Parliamentary Business,

    Steven Macgregor, Head of Parliament and Legislation Unit and

    Ailsa Kemp, Parliament and Legislation Unit Team Leader, Scottish Government .

3. Evidence Session:

The Committee agreed to defer consideration of the evidence.