Transport and the Environment Committee, 19 Dec 2000

Meeting date: Tuesday, December 19, 2000

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Europe Familiarisation Scheme

The next item concerns a Europe familiarisation visit—funded by the European Parliament—for a group of Scottish Parliament committee conveners and members. The visit is likely to take place next spring. The purpose of the programme is to familiarise members with European legislative processes and the operation of the European Parliament. Much of the business of the Scottish Parliament is driven or affected by European legislation and policy, especially the subject matter of this committee.

I seek nomination of a committee member to take part in the scheme. I propose, in his absence, that the convener is probably the most appropriate person to go—the delegation will be fairly high profile and will represent the Scottish Parliament in Europe, as well as learning from Europe.

That will teach him not to miss committee meetings.

Do members agree to the nomination of the convener?

Members indicated agreement.

We will continue the meeting in private to discuss the last two items on the agenda, which concern our draft report on genetically modified organisms and further practical arrangements for our inquiry into water services. Those items were deferred from last week's meeting.

Meeting continued in private until 17:05.