Equal Opportunities Committee, 01 Dec 2009

Meeting date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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Interests

Good morning and welcome to the 17th meeting in 2009 of the Equal Opportunities Committee. I remind everyone to turn off their mobile phones and Blackberrys, as they can interfere with the sound system even when they are switched to silent.

We have apologies from Hugh O'Donnell and we are not expecting Elaine Smith to attend this morning, either.

Under agenda item 1, I formally welcome Christina McKelvie to the Equal Opportunities Committee. She has replaced Bill Wilson. I am sure that members will join me in paying tribute to Bill for his contribution during his two years on the committee. I invite Christina McKelvie to declare any interests.

Thank you for your welcome, convener. I have no interests to declare in relation to the remit of this committee.