1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee decided whether to take item 5 in private.

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2. Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill :

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

Chief Superintendent Test Flynn, Chief Superintendent, Scottish SPCA;

Test Jenkinson, Access and Countryside Advisor, Kennel Club;

Test Jones, Strategic Paths and Projects Manager, Nature Scotland;

Test Boyden, Director, Dogs Trust.

3. Instruments not subject to any parliamentary procedure:

The Committee considered the following—

Non-Domestic Rates (Levying and Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
Non-Domestic Rates (Relief for New and Improved Properties) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022
Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022

4. Public petitions:

The Committee considered the following petitions—

[PE01709] Install CCTV cameras and provide full time social work support in all additional support needs schools
[PE01706] Introduce a law to allow pets in rented and supported accommodation
[PE01701] Change the law to allow adoption for people over the age of 18
[PE01682] Access to specialist support for hidradenitis suppurativa sufferers in Scotland

5. Work programme(In Private):

The Committee reviewed its work programme.