Justice 2 Committee, 08 Sep 2005

Meeting date: Thursday, September 8, 2005

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Scottish Parliament Justice 2 Committee Thursday 8 September 2005

[The Convener opened the meeting at 14:04]

I welcome everyone to the 20th meeting in 2005 of the Justice 2 Committee. I hope that members had a good and restful break over the recess. Our only absence this afternoon is Colin Fox, who will not be attending any meetings in September. I also know that Jackie Baillie has commitments with the Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Bill Committee, but we are very pleased to see her today. I believe that Cathie Craigie will substitute for her when she is absent.

I should say on record that the four members who attended the committee's away day on Monday found the experience very positive and helpful. I should also point out that Jackie Baillie could not attend because she was convening the Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Bill Committee; Stewart Maxwell—sadly—was unwell; and Colin Fox obviously cannot attend any meetings. I want publicly to record my thanks to the clerks for their hard work in making all the necessary preparations for such a productive day. I am arranging for documentation from it to be circulated to members for their information.