Equalities and Human Rights Committee

1. Race Equality, Employment and Skills: The Committee will take evidence from-
ACC Gary Ritchie, Partnership, Prevention and Community Wellbeing, and Jude Helliker, Director of People & Development, Police Scotland;
Elaine Lorimer, Chief Executive, Revenue Scotland;
Liz Barnes, Director of People and Organisational Development, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service;
and then from—
Lynda Thomson, Head of People & Organisational Development, NatureScot;
Chris McCoy-Lavery MBE, Equality Diversity & Wellbeing Specialist & Head of Mediation Partnership Team, Visit Scotland;
Louise McGunnigle, HR Manager, Highland Council.

2. Race Equality, Employment and Skills (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard at item 1.

3. Pre-budget scrutiny 2021-22 – impact of COVID-19 on equalities and human rights (in private): The Committee will consider future witnesses for its inquiry.