Justice 2 Committee, 04 Sep 2002
Meeting date: Wednesday, September 4, 2002
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Scottish Parliament Justice 2 Committee Wednesday 4 September 2002 (Morning)
[The Deputy Convener opened the meeting at 09:49]
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the first meeting of the Justice 2 Committee after what was, I hope, an enjoyable and relaxing recess for all. We have received apologies from George Lyon. I assume that Donald Gorrie is coming; we will take the appropriate declaration of interests from him when he arrives. We have received no other apologies as yet, but I know that there are transport difficulties this morning so some members may have been delayed.
This meeting has been opened by me, the deputy convener, for reasons that will shortly become apparent. Before we start, I give the usual admonition: will everyone—and especially the ministerial team—ensure that their mobile phones and pagers are switched off, as they are disruptive if they go off in the middle of discussions.
I welcome Irene Fleming to the committee. Irene replaces Fiona Groves as senior assistant clerk. Fiona has gone on to—if not better—different things with the Scottish Executive. Welcome, Irene, to your first meeting.