Minutes: 15 September 2026

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. Data centres in Scotland: energy use:

The Committee took evidence from—

Matt Magill, Director of Engineering & Customer Solutions, National Energy System Operator (NESO);

Dr Wei Sun, Chancellor's Fellow, University of Edinburgh;

Dr Callum MacIver, Research Fellow, University of Strathclyde.

3. Subordinate legislation (in private):

The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy, ahead of its consideration of the motion recommending approval of the instrument.