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1. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

The Committee made no comment on the instrument.

2. Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—

Stephen Bermingham, Senior Policy and Standards Manager, Children's Hearings Scotland;

Matt Forde, Partnerships & Development Director, NSPCC Scotland;

Margaret Smith, Services Manager, Partners in Advocacy;

Alistair Hogg, Head of Practice and Policy, Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA);

Laura Pasternak, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, Who Cares? Scotland;

and then from—

Lynne O'Brien, Chief Officer for Children and Families, Aberlour;

Duncan Dunlop;

Jo Derrick, CEO, Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (Staf);

Natalie Williams, Head of Policy and Campaigns, The Fostering Network.

3. Evidence Session (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.