The Committee focuses on areas including:
The Committee's name changed from Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee to Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 February 2023.
Location: T4.40-CR2 The Fairfax Somerville Room
Agenda:
The Rural Affairs and Islands Committee usually meets weekly on Wednesdays.
The Committee has agreed its work programme. Please note, this may be updated to reflect changing parliamentary business
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
24 April 2025
Joint submission from Association of Deer Management Groups, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Land & Estates & Scottish Venison, 24 April 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
24 April 2025
Letter to the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, 24 April 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
23 April 2025
Letter from the Scottish Government Bill Team, 23 April 2025
Meeting date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Interests, Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill:Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Future Agriculture Policy, A Climate Transition for Scottish Agriculture
Meeting date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, A Climate Transition for Scottish Agriculture
Meeting date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, “Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the Highlands and Islands”
Meeting date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Interests, Decision on Taking Business in Private, Future Agriculture Policy, Subordinate Legislation
Meeting date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement Programme
Meeting date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Deer Working Group Report
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 19 March 2025
This report details the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee's consideration of the draft Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 Amendment Order 2025.
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 19 February 2025
This report details the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee's consideration of The Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 [draft].
Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 22 January 2025
This report details the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee's consideration of the Conservation of Salmon (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024.
To consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, with the exception of matters relating to land reform, natural resources and peatland, Scottish Land Commission, Crown Estate Scotland, and Royal Botanic Garden.
Full details of committee membership, including substitute and previous members