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1. Proposed Contingent Liability (In Private):

The Committee took evidence from—

Dr Alasdair Allan, Acting Minister for Climate Action, Debbie England, Marine Directorate and Jessica Malcolm, Marine Directorate, Scottish Government.

2. Proposed Contingent Liability (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting and agreed to approve the proposed Contingent Liability.

3. Annual report (In Private):

The Committee considered and agreed a draft annual report for the parliamentary year from 13 May 2024 to 12 May 2025 and agreed the arrangements for its publication.

4. Cost-effectiveness of Scottish public inquiries:

The Committee took evidence from—

Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher, Institute for Government;

Mary Morgan, Chief Executive, NHS National Services Scotland.

Liz Smith and Michael Marra declared an involvement in the Eljamel Inquiry.