Rural Affairs Committee, 19 Dec 2000

Meeting date: Tuesday, December 19, 2000

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Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs Committee Tuesday 19 December 2000 (Afternoon)

[The Convener opened the meeting at 14:02]

We do not have a full turnout of members but, as far as I know, there are no apologies. I propose to make a start, as we are quorate.

I apologise to members for adding an extra item to the agenda at the last minute. The purpose of the amended agenda, which has been circulated, is to include an item on expenses claims for witnesses who gave oral evidence on the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Bill. I mention that item, which I have placed on the agenda as item 6, as I must seek the committee's approval to deal with it in private. Given the nature of the applications for expenses, it is appropriate to deal with that item in private. Does that meet with the committee's approval?

Members indicated agreement.