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The Convener SNP Committee

25 Jun 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private

That concludes our formal business in public. We will move into private session to consider the remaining item on our agenda.10:05Meeting continued in private until 10:58.

The Convener SNP Committee

25 Jun 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private

Agenda item 3 is a decision on whether to take in private item 4, which is an initial discussion on our work programme. Are members content to take that item in private?Members indicated agreement.

The Convener SNP Committee

25 Jun 2026

Deputy Convener

I welcome Meghan Gallacher to her new role.

The Convener SNP Committee

25 Jun 2026

Deputy Convener

Under agenda item 2, we are to choose a deputy convener. I refer members to paper 2. The Parliament has agreed that only members of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party are eligible to be chosen as deputy convener of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Commi...

The Convener SNP Committee

25 Jun 2026

Interests

Thank you, everyone.

The Convener (Katie Hagmann) SNP Committee

25 Jun 2026

Interests

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the first meeting of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee in session 7. I am delighted to have been elected as convener of the committee, and I look forward to working with you all. It is a hugely important committee, ...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

24 Jun 2026

Portfolio Question Time · Food Production Systems

I welcome the ambitions of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022. I also welcome the fact that the good food nation plans will be expected to have regard to“the role of a sustainable food system”.When will the Scottish Government introduce secondary legislation under the 20...

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

Will the member take an intervention?

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

What I would add to the debate and highlight to Finlay Carson is that, although some campaign groups are very loud, the hundreds of young people who come to me and who want to support green policies are often not heard. Although it is great to listen to one side of the argumen...

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

Will the member take an intervention?

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

Will the member take an intervention?

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

I will not, because I am just finishing up.It ensures that the wealth from renewables delivers change for and in the communities that host them. This is the promise of a just transition: real change, delivered fairly by and for our communities. Now is the time to act, lead and...

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

I am not in this Parliament to speak for Dumfries and Galloway Council, but I put on the record that I am a councillor in Dumfries and Galloway. There is a planning procedure in place, which is debated, and Dumfries and Galloway Council will certainly make representations. How...

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

I will not take the intervention.That said, although I recognise and condemn the spread of misinformation, as other speakers in this debate have outlined, I am not seeking to justify or determine the legitimacy of the climate emergency. The evidence is abundantly clear: from t...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Climate Change

I put on the record how disappointed and, frankly, staggered I have been by some of the language that has been used in this debate. To refer to climate change as a faith-based belief is not only baffling and disrespectful but dangerous.

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

23 Jun 2026

Non-domestic Rates

I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which states that I am a councillor in Dumfries and Galloway Council.This point has been touched on several times this afternoon, but I note the importance of non-domestic rates to local councils. I a...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

18 Jun 2026

General Question Time · Children with Autism (After-school Care and Holiday Clubs)

I thank the member for raising this question and I thank the cabinet secretary. I am heartened to hear of the pilots that have been referenced, including at the Yard and its adventure play centre. Will the Scottish Government, when it is considering improved access for childre...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

18 Jun 2026

General Question Time · Rural Connectivity and Transport (Scottish Borders)

I thank Mr Kerr for his initial question and the minister for his response. I am particularly pleased to hear about the transformation of rail in the Scottish Borders.Will the Scottish Government consider the wider implications of rural connectivity across the south of Scotlan...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

17 Jun 2026

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis)

I welcome the opportunity to add to this important members’ business debate. I want those who are directly affected by the issue that we are discussing to know that their experiences will be listened to in the Parliament.The issue affects not only our young people and adults i...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

17 Jun 2026

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis)

I welcome the opportunity to add to this important members’ business debate. I want those who are directly affected by the issue that we are discussing to know that their experiences will be listened to in the Parliament.The issue affects not only our young people and adults i...

Katie Hagmann SNP Chamber

16 Jun 2026

General Question Time · Air Quality (Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership)

The cabinet secretary will be aware that the A77 trunk road runs through Girvan in my constituency, carrying significant heavy goods vehicle traffic to and from the port of Cairnryan. Local groups, including GoGirvan, which is a community regeneration group, seek support in or...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

16 Jun 2026

General Question Time · Air Quality (Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership)

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work carried out by the Scottish transport emissions partnership in relation to local air quality management. (S7O-00067)

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

04 Jun 2026

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

I am thrilled, humbled and, if I am honest, mildly terrified to be giving my first speech in our Scottish Parliament. First, I congratulate the Deputy Presiding Officer on her new role, as well as Jenny Gilruth on her role as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government ...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

04 Jun 2026

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

I am thrilled, humbled and, if I am honest, mildly terrified to be giving my first speech in our Scottish Parliament. First, I congratulate the Deputy Presiding Officer on her new role, as well as Jenny Gilruth on her role as Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government ...

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Katie Elise Hagmann, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Katie Elise Hagmann, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Katie Elise Hagmann, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

Katie Hagmann (Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley) (SNP) SNP Chamber

14 May 2026

Oaths and Affirmations

I, Katie Elise Hagmann, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.