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Rural Affairs Committee


Agenda: 30 September 2026

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

6th Meeting, 2026

Start time: 09:00am
Location: Committee Room 2
Agenda items:

  1. Decisions on taking business in private
  2. Marine and fisheries – evidence
  3. Marine and fisheries – evidence
  4. Work programme

Agenda published: Friday, 25 September 2026 04:44pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decisions on taking business in private

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


2. Marine and fisheries – evidence

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Alistair Bally Philp
    National Coordinator
    Scottish Creel Fishermen's Federation
  • Elspeth MacDonald
    Chief Executive
    Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
  • Elaine Whyte
    Executive Secretary
    Communities Inshore Fisheries Alliance
  • and then from:

  • Calum Duncan
    Principal Policy Specialist
    Marine Conservation Society
  • Jessica Jones
    Convenor, Marine Group
    Scottish Environment LINK
  • Annabel Lawrence
    Member of CAOLAS, Member group
    Coastal Communities Network
  • Heather McFarlane
    Senior Project Manager
    Fidra
  • Phil Taylor
    Director
    Open Seas

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. Marine and fisheries – evidence

The Committee will review the evidence heard under agenda item 2.


4. Work programme

The Committee will consider its work programme.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


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