Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

1. Climate Change Plan: The Committee will take evidence from-
Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, and Alison Irvine, Director, Transport Strategy and Analysis, Transport Scotland, Scottish Government;
and then from—
Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, John Kerr, Head of Agricultural Policy Division, Dave Signorini, Chief Executive, Scottish Forestry, and Simon Fuller, Deputy Director, Rural & Environmental Science and Analytical Services, Scottish Government.

2. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating using the powers under the Act in relation to the following UK statutory instrument proposal—
The Plant Health (Place Of Destination) (Phytosanitary Conditions) Regulations 2021.

3. Climate Change Plan (in private): The Committee will review the evidence heard at agenda item 1.
The Committee will reconvene at 6.00pm to consider the following item—

4. Impact of post-Brexit requirements on Scottish exports and supply chains: The Committee will take evidence from-
James Cook, Managing Director of DR Collin & Son, representing Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation;
Mike Park, Chief Executive, Scottish White Fish Producers Association;
Ian McWatt, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Policy, Science and Operations, Food Standards Scotland;
Belinda Miller, Head of Economic Development & Protective Services, Aberdeenshire Council;
Eddie Green, Head of Cold Chain, DFDS;
Georgina Wright, Head of Sales, Mowi UK;
Tom Gibson, Director of Market Development, Quality Meat Scotland;
Andrew Charles, Partner, J Charles LLP.