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Item 2 is the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill. We have an approach paper and a private paper from the Scottish Parliament information centre, which indicates some of the issues that we may wish to cover in the evidence sessions. Are there any comments on the approach paper?
It is very helpful.
Broadly, I think that what it suggests is the right approach and that we should go forward on that basis.
I understand that Hugh Henry, who is the member in charge of the bill, may have difficulty attending our meetings, because he has a committee that sometimes meets at the same time as we do, but he will attend as often as he can when we are taking evidence. His absence should not be taken as an indication of a lack of interest on his part; it is simply that he has important duties elsewhere.
Clearly, there is a particular issue in relation to the session at which he will give evidence.
We will of course schedule that evidence session for a time when he is available.
Other than that, are we happy with the recommendations?
Specifically, I ask members to allocate to me the final decision on any changes to the agreed witness list and the payment of associated witness expenses. Is that agreed?
Is it also agreed that we will take consideration of any draft report in private?
Thank you, colleagues.