Minutes: 02 October 2024

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

The Committee took evidence from—

Ben Hadfield, Chief Operating Officer Farming Scotland, Ireland, Faroes and Atlantic Canada, Mowi Scotland;

Tavish Scott, Chief Executive, Salmon Scotland;

Dr Ralph Bickerdike, Head of Fish Health, Scottish Sea Farms;

David Brown, Shetland Seawater Manager, Cooke Scotland;

Kimberley McKinnell, Head of Health, Bakkafrost Scotland;

Constance Pattillo, Head of Farming Operations, Wester Ross Salmon.

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

2. 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—

Official Controls (Extension of Transitional Periods) and Plant Health (Frequency Of Checks) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024

The Committee agreed that the provisions set out in the notification should be included in the UK SI.

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

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

4. Pre-Budget Scrutiny (In Private):

The Committee agreed to provide comments by correspondence.