Transport and the Environment Committee, 04 Oct 2000

Meeting date: Wednesday, October 4, 2000

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Scottish Parliament Transport and the Environment Committee Wednesday 4 October 2000 (Morning)

[The Convener opened the meeting at 10:06]

Good morning. I apologise for my slightly late arrival. I welcome the press and public to the 23rd meeting this year of the Transport and the Environment Committee. We will be joined by the Minister for Transport and the Environment in due course. I have received an apology from Linda Fabiani, who is attending the Holyrood progress group.

I welcome all members of the committee and extend a very warm welcome to a new member—Donald Gorrie. Donald is replacing Tavish Scott. I also welcome a couple of other MSPs who may join us in future, although they have not yet joined us formally. I must formally ask Donald Gorrie whether he has any interests to declare to the committee.

I am the owner of a modest motor car and I have two legs that are slightly past their sell by date. Those are my methods of transportation.