1. Subordinate legislation

The Committee will take evidence on the Forestry (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 from—

• Màiri McAllan
  Minister for Environment and Land Reform
  Scottish Government
• Tim Gordon-Roberts
  Regulations Manager, Scottish Forestry
  Scottish Government
• Amy Hogarth
  Solicitor
  Scottish Government

2. Subordinate legislation

Màiri McAllan, Minister for Environment and Land Reform to move—S6M-01170—That the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment recommends that the Forestry (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 be approved.

3. Animal health and welfare

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Kirsty Jenkins
  Policy Officer
  OneKind
• Dr Romain Pizzi
  President
  Scottish branch of the British Veterinary Association
• Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn
  Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• Dr Simon Turner
  Senior Researcher, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
  Scotland’s Rural College
• Professor Cathy Dwyer
  Chair
  Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
• Dr Andrew Kitchener
  Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
• Dr Peter Goddard
  Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
• Professor Simon Girling
  Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
• Libby Anderson
  Scottish Animal Welfare Commission

4. Evidence Session (in private)

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier in the meeting.