The first item on the agenda is consideration of a brief paper from the conveners group on a scheme funded by the European Parliament and aimed at familiarising MSPs with the institutions of the European Union. The committee has been asked to nominate a member to take part in the programme. Andrew Welsh has indicated his willingness to represent the committee. Are there any other nominations?
I nominate Paul Martin.
I ask the committee clerk for guidance on whether the committee is allowed to nominate one or more people.
As I understand it, there will be one representative from each of the selected committees. At the Deputy Presiding Officer's discretion, a further three members will be selected.
In that case, I will withdraw the nomination.
Are members happy for Andrew Welsh to become our representative?
We now move into private session.
Meeting continued in private until 15:07.