Minutes: 07 January 2025

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.

2. Ferry Services in Scotland:

The Committee took evidence from—

Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer and Jim Anderson, Director of Vessels, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited.

Monica Lennon declared an interest as a member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group and Unite the Union.

3. Great British Energy Bill (UK Parliament legislation):

The Committee took evidence on a Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill from—

Gillian Martin, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, supported by Emma Shepherd, Unit Head of Public and Community Energy, Norman Macleod, Senior Principal Legal Officer and Natalie Hakeem, Energy Engagement Team Leader, Scottish Government.

4. Ferry Services in Scotland (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

5. Great British Energy Bill (UK Parliament legislation) (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.