1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.

2. Scotland's supply chain:

The Committee took evidence from—

Dr John Lee, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Scottish Grocers Federation;

Ewan MacDonald-Russell, Head of Policy & External Affairs, Scottish Retail Consortium;

Colin Smith, Chief Executive, Scottish Wholesale Association.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee noted the following negative instrument—

Diligence against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2021

4. Scotland's supply chain:

The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.