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The Official Report is a written record of public meetings of the Parliament and committees.  

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 5 May 2021
  6. Current session: 12 May 2021 to 2 April 2025
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Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 23 February 2022

Jenni Minto

You will have read the evidence that we have received on people wanting to be involved and to participate in this and on the issue of oversight, which you have already touched on. Is there an opportunity to look at that, rethink the use of the negative procedure in that respect and use the affirmative procedure instead?

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 23 February 2022

Jenni Minto

We took evidence on whether a citizens assembly would be a way forward. I am sure that the cabinet secretary and her officials have read Dr Rivington’s advice to us about the importance of participation and the requirement for mechanisms in relation to achieving best practice. It sounds as though the approach was incorporated into the sessions that you set up.

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 23 February 2022

Jenni Minto

Thank you.

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Draft National Planning Framework 4

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

In planning on aquaculture, how will the views of all stakeholders in communities on the development of aquaculture be considered?

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

Jayne Jones spoke about being on a journey. We have heard evidence that there is a changing culture, as well. What changes in culture have you seen in your local authorities as a result of the decisions that you have made about food? What learnings have you got from the pandemic? How are Scottish Government policies, such the 1,140 hours of free childcare and free school meals, impacting on children in your local authority areas and how you shape your policies?

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

As Mike Callaghan has just said, collaboration is key. I would also reflect that one size does not fit all. Our local authorities all have responsibilities over different types of area. For example, last week we heard from Jill Muirie of Glasgow and she talked about the fact that more than 90 per cent of food that is bought in Glasgow is being transported there; it is not grown there. She mentioned partnering with other areas and other local authorities. I am interested to know from you, as two of the leading authorities in the collaboration around improving food and localness in your areas, what collaboration you have done with other local authorities.

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Draft National Planning Framework 4

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

I want to follow on from that question. I have had correspondence from constituents about the consideration of biodiversity benefits in decision making. People have asked why there is an exemption for fish and shellfish farming.

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

I have a quick question. What would be the implication, from the point of view of delays, if we did not approve the regulations today, given that we are giving the Scottish Government an opportunity to set up a framework to support loans and grants to fishermen?

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Subordinate Legislation

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

Therefore, the regulations provide an opportunity for fishing communities to apply for a wider range of grants and loans to support their businesses and their sustainability.

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Draft National Planning Framework 4

Meeting date: 9 February 2022

Jenni Minto

I want to expand a bit more on that. As Rachael Hamilton pointed out, Bute is with the central belt action area, as is Dunoon. To be parochial about it, my constituency is divided among different action areas. There are islands that I would have expected to have been with other island communities in, for example, the islands hub for net zero project. I am pleased to hear that the map could be redrawn. I asked you about that, Ms Simpson, when you first came to the committee, so it is good to hear that there is a bit of flexibility in the action areas.