Local Government and Communities Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Kevin Stewart, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Amanda Callaghan, Head of Private Housing Services Unit, Housing and Social Justice Directorate, Yvonne Gavan, Legislation and Strategy Team Leader, Housing and Social Justice Directorate, and Craig McGuffie, Scottish Government Legal Directorate, Scottish Government;
and then from—
Pauline McNeill, Member in charge of the Bill, Scottish Labour Party;
Mike Dailly, Principal Solicitor and Solicitor Advocate, Govan Law Centre;
Kate Spence, Researcher, MSP staff, Scottish Labour Party.

3. Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.

4. Travelling Funfairs (Licensing) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report.