Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

1. Declaration of interests: Graham Simpson (Committee substitute) will be invited to declare any relevant interests.

2. Agriculture Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM-S5-38a Agriculture Bill from—
Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, and George Burgess, Deputy Director, Food & Drink, Scottish Government.

3. Construction and procurement of ferry vessels in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from—
Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, and Fran Pacitti, Director of Aviation, Maritime, Freights and Canals, Scottish Government;
and then from—
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, Dermot Rhatigan, Deputy Director, Manufacturing & Industries Economic Development Directorate, and Derek Glover, Finance Business Partner, Scottish Government;
Tim Hair, Turnaround Director, Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow Ltd.