Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Minutes: 18 April 2023
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
13th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. Declaration of interests:
Clare Haughey MSP declared an interest as a registered mental health nurse.
2. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 5 in private.
3. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:
The Committee took evidence from—
Priyanaz Chatterji, International cricketer;
Lee Craigie, Retired professional mountain bike racer and Director, The Adventure Syndicate;
Eilidh Doyle, Retired track and field athlete and Board of Directors, Scottish Athletics;
Gemma Fay, Retired international footballer;
Connie Ramsay, Retired Commonwealth judo champion.
4. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument— Food Additives, Food Flavourings and Novel Foods (Authorisations) (Scotland) Regulations 2023
The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.
5. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.