1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.

2. Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

• Gillian Martin
  Minister for Energy and the Environment
  Scottish Government
• Stewart Forsyth
  Animal Health and Welfare Policy Advisor
  Scottish Government
• Andrew Voas
  Veterinary Head of Animal Welfare
  Scottish Government

3. Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider a Stage 1 approach paper.

4. Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill (in private)

The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.