Evidence session with the First Minister
The Committee concluded its COVID-19: next steps inquiry in an evidence session with Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister, and Dr Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Scottish Government on 10 March 2021. At this meeting, the Committee took evidence on the Scottish Government's refreshed strategic framework, as well as the underpinning subordinate legislation―
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Early Expiry and Suspension of Provisions) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/93)
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Acts (Amendment of Expiry Dates) Regulations 2021 [Draft]
At its following meeting on 11 March 2021, the Committee took evidence from Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs on the extension and expiry regulations, before taking the motion on the extension regulations.