Education, Children and Young People Committee
Minutes: 15 May 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
15th Meeting, 2024
Start time: 09:01am
Location: TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
Published: Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Minutes
1. Scottish Languages Bill:
The Committee heard evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Donald Macleod, Chief Officer for Education & Children’s Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar;
Joanna Peteranna, Area Manager, Highlands and Islands Enterprise;
James Wylie, Corporate Director of Education, Leisure and Housing, Orkney Islands Council;
and then from—
Ealasaid Dhòmhnallach, Chief Executive Officer, Iain MacMillan, Director of Development and Jennifer McHarrie, Director of Education, Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
2. Evidence Session (In Private):
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.
3. Work programme (In Private):
The Committee considered its work programme and agreed to write to the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise.