Minutes: 04 February 2025

1. Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee took evidence from—

Liam McArthur, Member in Charge of the Bill, Nick Hawthorne, Senior Clerk, Non-Government Bills Unit and Claudia Bennett, Senior Solicitor, Scottish Parliament;

Dr Amanda Ward, Advisor to Liam McArthur.

Emma Harper declared an interest as a former NHS Scotland and NHS England employee and as a registered nurse.

Dr Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP and as chair of the Medical Advisory Group set up to advise and inform the Member in Charge of the Bill in advance of its introduction.

Elena Whitham declared an interest as a member of Humanist Society Scotland.

Clare Haughey declared an interest as holding a bank nurse contract with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

2. Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 1.

3. Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill (In Private):

The Committee agreed a revised programme of oral evidence and witnesses to be invited and to delegate to the Convener responsibility for any further changes to the programme that may be required due to other work programme commitments.