Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

1. Implications for Scotland of the UK leaving the EU – Agriculture and Fisheries: The Committee will take evidence from- Martin Kennedy, Vice President, NFU Scotland; Andrew Midgley, Policy and Research Manager, Scottish Land and Estates; Vicki Swales, Head of Land Use Policy, RSPB Scotland; Dr Carmen Hubbard, Senior Lecturer, Agriculture, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University; Professor Michael Keating, Professor of Politics, University of Aberdeen; and then from— Simon Collins, Executive Officer, Shetland Fishermen's Association, Scottish Fishermen's Federation; James Cook, Director, Scottish Creel Fishermen's Federation; Dr James Harrison, Senior Lecturer in International Law, the University of Edinburgh; Calum Duncan, Head of Conservation Scotland, Marine Conservation Society; Andrew Charles, Vice Chair, Scottish Seafood Association. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— The Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland)Amendment Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/22)