Good morning. I apologise that we are starting a few minutes late, but we are not entirely sure what has happened to the convener. As deputy convener, I will be in the chair in the meantime and, when Kenneth Gibson turns up, he will take over.
Welcome to the 22nd meeting in 2013 of the Finance Committee. I ask everyone present to turn off mobile phones, tablets, electronic devices and anything else that makes a noise. We have received apologies from Jean Urquhart.
Agenda item 1 is a decision on taking business in private. Do members agree to take item 3 in private?
Members indicated agreement.