Local Government and Communities Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.

2. Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
John Edward, Director, Scottish Council of Independent Schools;
Liam Harvey, Headmaster, St Mary's School, Melrose;
Colin Gambles, Rector, Hutchesons' Grammar School;
Martin Tyson, Head of Casework, Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR);
and then from—
Cheryl Hynd, Customer Manager - Transactions, and Fiona Law, NDR Team Leader, City of Edinburgh Council;
Brian Murison, Revenues Manager, The Highland Council;
Jack Orr, Senior Property Executive, West Lothian Council.

3. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—
The Licensing (Personal Licenses: Supplemental and Transitional Provision) (Scotland) Order 2019 (SSI 2019/177).

4. Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.