Equal Opportunities Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, January 16, 2014

Official Report 432KB pdf

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

Happy new year, everyone, and welcome to the first meeting in 2014 of the Equal Opportunities Committee. Please turn off any electronic devices or set them to flight mode.

I start with introductions. At the table we have our clerking and research team, official reporters and broadcasting services. Around the room, we are supported by the security office. I welcome observers to the gallery.

I invite members to introduce themselves in turn, starting on my right.

I am the Scottish National Party MSP for Edinburgh Central, and deputy convener of the committee. Good morning and happy new year.

Good morning. I am an MSP for North East Scotland.

I am the MSP for Glasgow Shettleston.

Madainn mhath. I am a member for the Highlands and Islands.

I am a member for North East Scotland.

The first item on the agenda is to ask the committee to agree to take item 3 in private. Are we agreed?

Members indicated agreement.