1. Writers to the Signet Dependants' Annuity Fund Amendment (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Preliminary Stage from- Caroline Docherty WS, Deputy Keeper of the Signet and Chairman of the Trustees, and Simon A Mackintosh WS, Collector, Writers to the Signet Dependants’ Annuity Fund; Christine O'Neill, Partner (Chairman), Brodies LLP. 2. Writers to the Signet Dependants' Annuity Fund Amendment (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider any issues for its Preliminary Stage report arising from the evidence heard at item 1.