Subordinate Legislation Committee, 18 Dec 2007

Meeting date: Tuesday, December 18, 2007

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Scottish Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee Tuesday 18 December 2007

[The Convener opened the meeting at 14:15]

I welcome members to the 16th meeting in session 3 of the Subordinate Legislation Committee. I have apologies from Jackson Carlaw. Would members turn off their mobiles and pagers.

Before we go any further, the Minister for Parliamentary Business will not be joining us today because he has other business. I am sure that members understand.

Could we contact the minister and arrange a suitable time to meet? We know that the Parliamentary Bureau meets at the same time as the committee, and it might cause the minister and the committee problems if he is unable to come and give evidence. It is important that we hear the minister's views on our inquiry.

That is a fair point. We should try to accommodate the minister. The clash between the regular meeting times of the Parliamentary Bureau and the Subordinate Legislation Committee is unfortunate, but we can ask the clerks to look into arranging a meeting at another time that will suit all parties concerned. It would be a great pity if we did not hear from the minister. Would that be all right?

Members indicated agreement.