Chamber and committees

Under agenda item 3, we are considering three instruments, on which no points have been raised.

In relation to SSI 2024/235, does the committee wish to draw the committee’s correspondence with the Scottish Government to the attention of the lead committee—the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee—for its information?

Members indicated agreement.

Under agenda item 4, we are considering one instrument, on which no points have been raised.

Under item 4, we are considering two instruments, on which no points have been raised.

There are no other questions, so, with that, cabinet secretary, I thank you and your officials very much for your evidence this morning. The committee may follow up by letter with any additional questions stemming from the session.

Under item 2, we are considering two instruments, on which no points have been raised.

Is the committee content with the instruments?

Members indicated agreement.

Under item 3, we are considering eight instruments, on which no points have been raised.

Is the committee content with the instruments?

Members indicated agreement.

Good morning, and welcome to the 25th meeting in 2024 of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. We have received apologies from Jeremy Balfour. I remind everyone to switch off or turn to silent their mobile phones and other electronic devices.

The first item of business is a decision on taking item 6 in private. Is the committee content to take that item in private?

Members indicated agreement.