1. Cross-Party Groups:

The Committee considered applications for recognition from four Cross-Party Groups, and took evidence from—

Paul O'Kane, Convener of the proposed CPG on Changing Places Toilets , Scottish Parliament;

and then from—

Foysol Choudhury, Convener of the proposed CPG on Bangladesh, Scottish Parliament;

and then from—

Paul Sweeney, Convener of the proposed CPG on Migration, Scottish Parliament;

and then from—

Jeremy Balfour, Convener of the proposed CPG on Older People, Age and Ageing, Scottish Parliament.

2. Cross-Party Group - approval:

The Committee agreed to accord recognition to the proposed Cross-Party Groups on Bangladesh, Changing Places Toilets, Migration and Older People, Age and Ageing.