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Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Wednesday 25 October 2017 9:00 AM

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1. Islands (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from— Camille Dressler, Chair, Scottish Islands Federation; Rachel Hunter, Area Manager, Shetland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise; David Richardson, Development Manager, Highlands and Islands, Federation of Small Businesses; Fraser Grieve, Regional Director for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Council for Development and Industry; and then from— Shona MacLennan, Chief Executive, and Daibhidh Boag, Director of Language Planning and Community Developments, Bòrd na Gàidhlig; Ranald Robertson, Partnership Director, Hi-Trans; Iain MacMillan, Principal of Lews Castle College, University of Highlands and Islands; Stephen Whiston, Head of Strategic Planning and Performance, Argyll and Bute integrated Joint Board. 2. Subordinate legislation: The Committee will consider the following negative instruments— The Railway Closures (Exclusion) Scotland) Order 2017 (SSI 2017/280) The M8/M73/M74 (30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Regulations 2017 (SSI 2017/286)

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