Justice Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Official Report 485KB pdf

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Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill

I think that this issue is slightly different from the other stage 2 amendment issues on which we decided to take oral evidence. Up until that point, we had taken zero evidence on those matters. As the Official Report and our stage 1 report show, we examined the area in question to some extent at stage 1; I am quite happy to receive further written evidence, but I do not think that we should delay stage 2 even further to take oral evidence.

That is my own preferred option. Do members agree?

Members indicated agreement.

In that case, we will seek written evidence, which will be provided within an appropriate timescale. The clerk will organise things.

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Let us get the meeting under way. The entire committee is present—there are no apologies. I remind everyone to switch off mobile phones to avoid any interruption to proceedings.

This morning, our principal business is stage 2 consideration of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill. However, we have to deal with the preliminary matter whether to take evidence on amendment 516, in the name of Sandra White, on the licensing of lap dancing clubs and other adult entertainment venues. Paper J/S3/10/2/1, prepared by the clerk, explains the available options.

I am in the committee’s hands.