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Chamber and committees

Committee remits

  • Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 31 January 2023
  • Motion type: Bureau Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-07746
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 01 February 2023

That the Parliament agrees that—

(a) the remit of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee be amended to—

To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, with the exception of matters relating to rural land use, wildlife crime and animal welfare.

(b) the name and remit of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee be amended to—

Name of Committee: Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Remit: To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands; and on matters relating to rural land use, wildlife crime and animal welfare falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport.