Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

1. Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Fiona Lovatt, Director, Flock Health Limited;
Inspector Alan Dron, Chair, Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) and National Rural Crime Co-ordinator, Police Scotland;
Graham Hatton, Assistant Team Leader, Operations, Mid Argyll, Kintyre & Islay, Argyll and Bute Council;
Kirsteen Mackenzie, Animal Welfare Officer, Perth and Kinross Council;
and then from—
Mike Flynn, Chief Superintendent, Scottish SPCA;
Steve Jenkinson, Access and Countryside Advisor, Kennel Club;
Paula Boyden, Director, Dogs Trust;
Bridget Jones, Strategic Paths and Projects Manager, NatureScot.