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The fifth item on the agenda is to consider whether to report to the Local Government Committee on the general principles of the Marriage (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. It is worth noting that the Local Government Committee hopes to report on the bill by Christmas. As we will be considering the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill during November and December and starting our inquiry into the regulation of the legal profession, including taking evidence, our timetable looks pretty crowded. Do members wish to report on the Marriage (Scotland) Bill?
No, thank you.
Is that the general consensus?
I would argue that, as the bill focuses on what constitutes a suitable atmosphere for weddings, it is more relevant to the Local Government Committee. I think that it deals with issues such as people getting married on top of Ben Nevis.
Not at this time of year, I hope.
It is not a legal issue; it is a decent procedure sort of issue. As a result, we should leave it to the Local Government Committee.
Is that the consensus?
Finally, I remind members that the next meeting is on Tuesday 27 November. [Interruption.] I see that some people are not taking the information in, so I hope that they will attend. The meeting will take place at 1.30 pm in the chamber. I have already mentioned that we will take evidence from COSLA, Friends of the Earth Scotland, the Campaign for Freedom of Information and ACPOS. We have one remaining slot for another group of witnesses to give evidence. If we do not hear from members by this afternoon, we will assume that they have no further suggestions.
When is the meeting again?
It will take place on Tuesday 27 November at 1.30 pm in the chamber.
Meeting closed at 12:32.
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