Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Agenda: 25 October 2023
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
26th Meeting, 2023
Start time: 09:00am
Location: TG.60-CR3 The Fleming Room
Agenda items: Decision on Taking Business in Private, Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Agenda published: Thursday, 19 October 2023
Full agenda and available meeting papers
1. Decision on taking business in private
The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.
2. Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill
The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
- Gillian Martin
Minister for Energy and the Environment
Scottish Government - Stewart Forsyth
Animal Health and Welfare Policy Advisor
Scottish Government - Andrew Voas
Veterinary Head of Animal Welfare
Scottish Government
Papers for this item:
Paper 1 - Welfare of Dogs Clerks note (90KB, pdf) posted 12 October 2023
1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item
3. Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill
The Committee will consider a Stage 1 approach paper.
Papers for this item:
1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item
4. Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.
Papers for this item:
1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item
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