Present:

Apologies: Irene McGugan, Cathy Peattie (Deputy Convener).

The meeting opened at

The meeting opened at 2.16 pm.

1. Gaelic Language (Scotland) Bill: The Committee took further evidence on the Bill from-

Allan Campbell, Chief Executive Elect, Boyd Robertson, Vice Convener, Bòrd Gàidhlig na h-Alba

Fraser Sanderson, Director of Education and Community Services, Dumfries and Galloway Council

Jon Harris, Director of Policy and Legislation, Cllr Eric Gotts, East Dunbartonshire Council, COSLA

Lena Wilson, Senior Director, Customer Relations, Scottish Enterprise

Hilary Robertson, Director, Scottish NHS Confederation

William Dalrymple, Chief Executive, Chrissie Bannerman, Member National Parks Authority, Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

The meeting closed at

The meeting closed at 4.01 pm.