Local Government and Communities Committee

1. Homelessness: The Committee will take evidence from— Margaret Ann Brünjes, Director, Glasgow Homelessness Network; Eddie Nelson, Day Centre Manager, Churches Action for the Homeless; Beth Reid, Policy Manager (Scotland), Crisis; Dr Neil Hamlet, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, NHS Fife. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— The Participation Request (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/39); The Non-Domestic Rating (Valuation of Utilities) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 (SSI 2017/42); The Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2017 (SSI 2017/43); The Non-Domestic Rates (Renewable Energy Generation Relief) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/60). 3. Consideration of evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 1. 4. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.