Minutes: 29 March 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 5 in private.

2. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee took evidence on the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 from—

Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport.

3. Subordinate legislation:

Michael Matheson (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport) moved—

S6M-03277—That the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee recommends that the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 be approved.

4. Ministerial portfolio:

The Committee took evidence on matters within her remit from—

Christina McKelvie, Minister for Equalities and Older People; and

Nick Bland, Deputy Director, Directorate for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights, Scottish Government.

5. Evidence Session (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence previously heard at item 4.