Education, Children and Young People Committee
Minutes: 01 November 2023
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
27th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument—
Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 (2023/267)
The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.
2. Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill:
The Committee heard evidence from—
Natalie Don, Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, Brendan Rooney, Bill Manager, Shona Spence, Bill Professional Advisor and Jack Eykelbosch, Economic Advisor, Department for Children and Families, Scottish Government.
Liam Kerr MSP declared an interest as a practising solicitor.
3. Evidence Session (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2 and reviewed the evidence from last week's meeting.