Minutes: 31 May 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3, 4 and 5 in private.

2. The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland:

The Committee took evidence from—

Franziska Breyer, Executive Manager of Climate Neutrality Staff Unit, Environmental Protection Office, Green City Freiburg.

3. Annual report (in private):

The Committee considered a draft of its annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2021 to 12 May 2022.

Various amendments were agreed to and the report was agreed for publication.

4. The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

5. Ferry services (in private):

The Committee considered its approach to its future inquiry.

The Committee agreed to delegate authority to the Convener to approve a selection of witnesses for an initial evidence session before the summer recess.