Chamber and committees

We now have questions from Jim Fairlie and a supplementary question from Ariane Burgess.

Perhaps Jake Swindells is best placed to answer that.

We are running over time, but there is something that I would like to get on the record. With the bill moving forward, what are the critical amendments that should be made for you to think that it is workable and fit for purpose for the sectors that you represent? I would like to hear from you all individually, starting with Barrie.

I welcome to the meeting our second panel, which will focus on conservation issues. We are joined by Ross Macleod, head of policy for the Scotland, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, and Duncan Orr-Ewing, head of species and land management at RSPB Scotland.

We have around 45 minutes for questions. I will kick off. What are your experiences of the use of dogs in relation to wildlife management for conservation purposes? Examples of that include for the control of non-native invasive species and for the management of predators of endangered species. We will kick off with Ross Macleod.

We move to section 7, which is on exceptions for environmental benefit. We have touched on the issue somewhat already, but Ariane Burgess has a question.

Finally, we move to part 3 of the bill, which includes enforcement provisions. Jim Fairlie has the final question.

Jake Swindells has indicated that he would like to respond to that point.

Jake, what are your views on organisations and individuals having licences and on the timescales, please?

It would be helpful if you could provide the committee with that information.

I am sorry to interrupt you, Barrie, but I am conscious of the time.