Minutes: 20 December 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4, 5, 6 and 7 in private.

2. Scottish Housing Regulator Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22:

The Committee took evidence from—

Michael Cameron, Chief Executive and George Walker, Chair, Scottish Housing Regulator.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instruments—

Building (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2022

Building (Scotland) Amendment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

4. Scottish Housing Regulator Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22 (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

5. Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act (in private):

The Committee agreed its approach to evidence taking on reports under section 9 of the Act.

6. Short-Term Lets (in private):

The Committee considered correspondence from the Scottish Government and agreed to write to stakeholders seeking views on the proposed delay.

7. National Planning Framework 4 (in private):

The Committee agreed its report.