Local Government and Communities Committee

Meeting date: Friday, August 14, 2020

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

I welcome everyone to the 17th meeting in 2020 of the Local Government and Communities Committee. I hope that colleagues had the opportunity to take a short break during the summer recess. I once again thank the broadcasting office for its work in organising the meeting.

I ask everyone to ensure that their mobile phones are in silent mode.

Today’s main business will be an evidence session on homelessness and Covid-19. Item 1, however, is consideration of whether to take in private item 3, which will be consideration of the evidence that will be heard at today’s meeting. As we are meeting virtually, rather than asking whether everyone agrees, I ask whether anyone objects. If there is silence, I will assume that members are content. No member has objected, so we agree to take item 3 in private.