Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee

Meeting date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Official Report 528KB pdf

Decision on Taking Business in Private

Welcome to the 28th meeting in 2015 of the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee.

Earlier this week, the committee was on Islay and Jura in meetings with tenant farmers, representatives of Islay Estates Company and others. It also hosted a public meeting on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. I thank those whom we met for their time and the evidence that was provided. I also thank all those who attended our public meeting for their interest in the bill and assisting us with our deliberations.

I remind everyone present to switch off mobile phones, as they may affect the broadcasting system. Some committee members might consult tablets during the meeting to read their papers.

I welcome Jamie McGrigor, who has come to the meeting for the item of business on marine protected areas.

Agenda item 1 is a decision on taking business in private. Do members agree to take items 5 and 6 in private?

Members indicated agreement.