Justice Committee, 17 Nov 2009
Meeting date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Official Report
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Decisions on Taking Business in Private
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I formally open the meeting with the usual reminder to everyone to switch off mobile phones. There are no apologies at this stage.
Items 1 and 2 are decisions on taking business in private. The main business today consists of formal proceedings on two items of subordinate legislation—a negative instrument and a draft affirmative instrument. In each case, we will take oral evidence, which will be followed by a debate on a motion. The committee is required to report on each instrument to the Parliament, and the purpose of the first two agenda items is for the committee to decide whether those reports should be considered in private.
Does the committee agree to take in private later today consideration of a draft report on the Justice of the Peace Courts (Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway) etc Order 2009 (SSI 2009/332)?
Members indicated agreement.
Does the committee agree to take in private at its next meeting consideration of a draft report on the draft Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (Designation of Participating Countries) (Scotland) (No 3) Order 2009?
Members indicated agreement.