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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee


Minutes: 26 June 2024

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

19th Meeting, 2024

Start time: 09:03am
End time: 01:02pm
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Published: Thursday, 27 June 2024
Also present:
  • Edward Mountain MSP (for item 2 only)

Minutes


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


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


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.


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