Minutes: 26 November 2024

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private.

2. Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill:

The Committee took evidence from—

Jamie Cooke, Head of Policy, Enable;

Suzi Martin, External Affairs Manager, National Autistic Society Scotland;

Susan Burt, member representative and Gregor Hardie, member representative, People First (Scotland);

Jenny Miller, Chief Executive, PAMIS - Promoting a more inclusive society;

Joe Long, Director of Practice and Innovation, Scottish Autism;

Dr Simon Webster, Chief Executive, Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities.

Paul O'Kane declared an interest as being employed as a Policy and Participation Manager at ENABLE Scotland (now Enable) up until 10 May 2021.

3. Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill (In Private):

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

4. Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill (In Private):

The Committee considered and noted correspondence received from the Lord President of the Court of Session.