European Committee, 04 Mar 2003

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 4, 2003

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Items in Private

Good afternoon. I have apologies from Dennis Canavan. Lloyd Quinan and Sarah Boyack will be in and out of the meeting because they are also covering the Audit Committee. I am afraid that I must go to the Rural Development Committee later, but I can be here for questions to the minister.

On behalf of the committee, I am pleased that the Deputy Minister for Finance and Public Services is visiting the committee for the first time. I know that he is a frequent visitor to the Local Government Committee and the Finance Committee. He will introduce the Greek presidency and say a few words about the future of Europe.

However, before that happens I must ask for the committee's agreement to take items 7 and 8 in private. Is that agreed?

Members indicated agreement.