Rural Development Committee, 15 Jan 2002
Meeting date: Tuesday, January 15, 2002
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Scottish Parliament Rural Development Committee Tuesday 15 January 2002 (Afternoon)
[The Convener opened the meeting at 14:01]
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is just past 2 o'clock and I would like to begin the meeting, if possible. I welcome the witnesses, whom I will introduce to members later.
I start by giving the statutory warning to all members and members of the public to switch off their mobile phones for the rest of the meeting. I have received four apologies, which is most unusual: Elaine Smith, Stuart Stevenson, Irene Oldfather and Mike Rumbles have intimated that they are unable to attend. In part, their absence is made up for by the attendance of Roseanna Cunningham and Murdo Fraser. David Mundell will join us later in the proceedings.
Members will note that our clerk, Richard Davies, is not here. As he is not very well, he has been signed off for a fortnight. I am sure that all members wish him a speedy recovery so that he can get back among us.