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We move on to agenda item 4, which is a paper on our agreement to conduct an inquiry into some of the issues arising from the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001. In particular, it concerns the proposal to have two committee events in Stranraer and Glasgow in September this year in order to take evidence not only from organisations such as local authorities and public transport providers, but from bus users and members of the general public. Do members have any comments on the paper?
That is a good suggestion, but how will we flag up the issue of user groups? Will there be advertisements in local papers such as the Evening Times?
The precise detail is still to be worked out, but we intend to advertise the meetings in a way that will draw them to the attention of ordinary members of the public and users of bus services. I imagine that we shall also contact any bus user groups and other representative bodies. We shall try to identify the people who are likely to have an interest, but we shall also ensure that the public are aware that the events are taking place.
Although I pressed strongly for the Stranraer visit, I am unfortunately unable to make that date.
Do members agree to the proposals in the paper?
Meeting continued in private until 16:11.
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