1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in private.

2. A Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Sam Bourne
  Chairman
  Arran Ferry Action Group
• Garry MacLean
  Vice Convenor
  Islay Community Council Ferry Committee
• Margaret Morrison
  Chair
  Harris Transport Forum (HTF)
• Laurence Odie
  Chairman
  Yell Community Council
• Joe Reade
  Chair
  Mull & Iona Ferry Committee
• Paul Riley
  Transport Representative
  Stronsay Community Council

3. Public petitions

The Committee will consider the following petitions—

[PE01750] Independent Monitoring of Satellite tags fitted to raptors
[PE01815] Translocate protected beavers to reduce licensed killing
[PE01872] Improve the reliability of island ferry services

4. Energy price rises

The Committee will consider a draft report.

5. A Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland

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

6. Work programme

The Committee will consider its work programme.

7. High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill (UK Parliament legislation)

The Committee will consider a draft report.

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

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard at its 21st meeting on 21 June 2022 under agenda item 2.