Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Meeting date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Interests

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the 12th meeting in 2023 of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. We welcome to the meeting our new member, Christine Grahame, who is replacing Jenni Minto. Members should also note that Mercedes Villalba has left the committee. I thank Mercedes for her contribution to the committee over the past two years and wish her all the best. Rhoda Grant has been appointed to the committee but, due to a previous constituency engagement, she is not able to be here with us this morning and has given her apologies. Before we begin, I remind those members using electronic devices to please turn them to silent mode.

Under the first agenda item, I invite Christine Grahame to declare any relevant interests.

Thank you, convener. With a belt-and-braces approach, I note that I am convener of the cross-party group on animal welfare.