Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee

1. Article 50 withdrawal negotiations: The Committee will take evidence from- Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations, Ellen Leaver, Head of Negotiation Strategy and Delivery, and Alan Johnston, Deputy Director EU Exit Readiness, Scottish Government. 2. Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Scottish Government; Amy Wilson, Director of Statistical and Registration Services, and Scott McEwen, Head of Collections and Operations, Scotland's Census 2021, National Records of Scotland; Simon Stockwell, Family Law Unit Head, and Emma Luton, Lawyer, Scottish Government. 3. Consideration of evidence heard (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.