Minutes: 26 June 2024

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 5 in private.

2. Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland:

The Committee took evidence from—

John Goodlad, Chair, Salmon Interactions Working Group;

and then from—

Dr Alan Wells, Chief Executive, Fisheries Management Scotland.

Edward Mountain declared an interest as a partner in a wild salmon fishery.

3. UK subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered a 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—

Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) Regulations 2024

4. Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland (In Private):

The Committee agreed to review the evidence heard at a later meeting.

5. Petition PE1758: End greyhound racing in Scotland (In Private):

The Committee considered a draft report. Various changes were agreed to.  The Committee agreed to consider a revised draft by correspondence.