Local Government and Communities Committee, 17 Dec 2008

Meeting date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008

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Scottish Parliament Local Government and Communities Committee Wednesday 17 December 2008

[The Convener opened the meeting at 10:00]

Good morning and welcome to the 33rd meeting in 2008 of the Local Government and Communities Committee. I remind everyone to switch off their mobile phones and BlackBerrys.

I take the opportunity to place it on the record that, while we can look forward to more meetings in the new year, Martin Verity, the committee clerk, is attending his last committee meeting before his retirement. We are absolutely delighted that he has made it to the finishing line. We wish him a happy retirement and express our appreciation for all that he has done. Personally, I appreciate the patience that he has extended to me, because I am not the easiest person to work with.