Committee
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 11 March 2026 [Draft]
11 Mar 2026 · S6 · Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Item of business
Continued Petitions
Guga Hunt (PE2202)
Although it is very kind of you to give me a further opportunity to comment on NatureScot, Mr Torrance, I will resist the temptation on this occasion. I do not know that I want that to be my personal legacy from the committee.Notwithstanding that, it is clear that there are strong views on all sides, and they deserve to be given a full opportunity to be aired. Are we therefore content to keep the petition open, as has been suggested?Members indicated agreement.
In the same item of business
The Convener
Con
That brings us to the final petition that we will consider in this parliamentary session—PE2202, on stopping the guga hunt. The petition, lodged by Rachel Bi...
Maurice Golden
Con
I agree with your suggestion that the petition should remain open, convener. The key criterion here is that the committee has had only limited time to consid...
The Convener
Con
Are we agreed, colleagues?
David Torrance
SNP
I fully agree with the suggestion that has been made. This is an issue that the committee in the next session of Parliament should explore and hear from both...
The Convener
Con
Although it is very kind of you to give me a further opportunity to comment on NatureScot, Mr Torrance, I will resist the temptation on this occasion. I do n...
The Convener
Con
As that brings us to the conclusion of the public part of the meeting, I just want to say what an absolute pleasure and privilege it has been to be the conve...