Minutes: 14 January 2025

1. UK Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating in a devolved area as set out in the following UK statutory instrument proposal—

Food and Feed (Regulated Products) (Amendment, Revocation, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 (RP reform SI).

The Committee agreed to invite the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and a representative from Food Standards Scotland to attend the meeting on 21 January 2025 to give evidence in relation to the proposal.

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

The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Vicki Cahill, Policy and Public Affairs Lead, Alzheimer Scotland;

Susan Webster, Head of Policy and Campaigns, MND Scotland;

Stephanie Fraser, Chief Executive, Cerebral Palsy Scotland;

and then from—

Tressa Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Disability Alliance;

Lyn Pornaro, Chief Executive Officer, Disability Equality Scotland;

Marianne Scobie, representing the Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living.

Dr Sandesh Gulhane declared an interest as a practising NHS GP.

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

Emma Harper declared an interest as a registered nurse.

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

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