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Chamber and committees

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee


Minutes: 22 May 2024

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

14th Meeting, 2024

Minutes


1. Declaration of interests:

 

Mark Ruskell indicated that he has lodged a proposal for a member's bill, the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Scotland) Bill, and declared an interest as an honorary associate member of the British Veterinary Association and a beekeeper.


2. Decision on taking business in private:

 

The Committee agreed to take item 3 in private and to consider Petition PE1490: Control of wild goose numbers; and its Annual Report 2023 to 2024 in private at its next meeting.


3. Petition PE1758: End greyhound racing in Scotland:

 

The Committee took evidence from—

Jim Fairlie, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity accompanied by Andrew Voas, Veterinary Head of Animal Welfare, Scottish Government.


4. Petition PE1758: End greyhound racing in Scotland (in private)

 

The Committee reviewed the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.


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