Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee
Minutes: 24 October 2023
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
24th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.
2. Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill:
The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Fiona Campbell, Chief Executive, Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers ;
David Weston, Chair, Scottish Bed and Breakfast Association (SBBA);
Stacey Dingwall, Head of Policy and External Affairs, Scotland, Federation of Small Businesses;
Stephen Young, Head of Policy, Scottish Land and Estates;
Ben Edgar-Spier, Head of Regulation and Policy, Sykes Cottages;
and then from—
Sarah Allanson, Policy and Membership Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland, British Holiday and Home Parks Association;
Neil Ellis, Chair, Edinburgh Hotels Association;
Simon McGrath, Head of Communications and External Relations, The Camping and Caravanning Club;
Margo Paterson, Chief Executive, Hostelling Scotland;
Frank Whittaker, Chair, Aberdeen City & Shire Hotels Association (ACSHA).
3. Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill (in private):
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
4. Pre-Budget Scrutiny (in private):
The Committee agreed a letter on Pre-Budget Scrutiny.