Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Minutes: 12 June 2024
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
17th Meeting, 2024
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
2. Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland:
The Committee took evidence from—
Charles Allan, Group Leader, Fish Health Inspectorate, Scottish Government.
Edward Mountain declared an interest as a partner in a wild salmon fishery.
3. Subordinate legislation:
The Committee considered the following negative instrument—
Seed (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/146)
The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.
4. Follow-up inquiry into salmon in Scotland (In Private):
The Committee considered a work programme paper.
5. Follow up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland (In Private):
The Committee reviewed the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.