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The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Chamber and committees

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee [Draft]

Meeting date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026


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Attendance

* Attended

The following also participated:

Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab)

Claire Daly (WWF Scotland)

Dr Vera Eory (Scotland’s Rural College)

Nim Kibbler (Scottish Agroecology Partnership)

Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Emma Patterson Taylor (Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society)

David McKay (Scottish Environment LINK)

Professor Dave Reay (University of Edinburgh)

Lorna Scott (NFU Scotland)

Donna Smith (Scottish Crofting Federation)