Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private. 2. Consideration of continued petitions: The Committee will consider the following continued petitions— PE2006: Review and simplify the legislation in relation to dismissal of property factors. The Committee will take evidence from— Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety Jill Clark, Team Leader, Private Law Unit Sandra Jack, Policy Advisor, Private Law Unit Stephen Leetion, Housing Registers Policy & Customer Focus Team Leader, Better Homes Division Megan Stefaniak, Solicitor, Scottish Government Legal Directorate and then consider— PE1865: Suspend all surgical mesh and fixation devices; PE1926: Expand universal free school meals for all nursery, primary and secondary school pupils; PE2019: Withdraw rates relief under the Small Business Bonus Scheme from Holiday Let Accommodation; PE2048: Review the FAST stroke awareness campaign; and PE2078: Introduce mandatory licencing and inspection of private ambulance service providers. . 3. Consideration of new petitions: The Committee will consider the following new petitions— PE2125: End the pause on new NHS building projects and prioritise capital funding for primary care buildings; PE2126: Ensure abortion services are available up to 24 weeks across all parts of Scotland; PE2127: Develop a new Digital Connectivity Plan for the Highlands and Islands; PE2128: Increase funding for post mastectomy (delayed) breast reconstructions and ensure that waiting time information is accurate; PE2129: Standardise criteria and consultations for assessing demand for denominational schools; and PE2132: Publish a timeline for the dualling of the A96 between Inverness and Nairn by Easter 2025. 4. Consideration of Evidence: The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2. 5. Citizen Participation: The Committee will consider the draft participation blueprint.