Minutes: 29 November 2023

1. Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Tom Arthur, Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance;

Richard Dennis, The Accountant in Bankruptcy and Agency Chief Executive; and

James Clelland, Solicitor, Scottish Government .

2. Just Transition for the North East and Moray:

The Committee took evidence from—

Doctor John Bone, Senior Lecturer in social sciences and Coordinator at the Just Transition Lab;

Professor Tavis Potts, Dean for Environmental Sustainability and Coordinator at the Just Transition Lab; and

Doctor Daria Shapovalova, Senior Lecturer in energy law and Coordinator at the Just Transition Lab, University of Aberdeen.

3. Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier under agenda item 1.

4. Just Transition for the North East and Moray (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier under agenda item 2.