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Item 2 is consideration of an application for recognition from the proposed cross-party group on volunteering and the voluntary sector. Our briefing paper raises a question. A number of non-MSP individual members are listed on the form, some of whom represent the same organisation. If the individuals will be members of the group in connection with their roles in the organisation, I recommend that they be listed as organisational rather than individual members. I intend to write to Johann Lamont, who is the proposed convener of the group, to seek clarification on the matter.
I should say that I have an interest, in that I am the proposed vice-convener of the group—in case it is thought that I am exercising special privilege on this one.
Okay. Are members happy for me to write to Johann Lamont on the issue that I raised? I am sure that we will get the answer that we seek. If we get the appropriate answer, I recommend that the cross-party group be recognised. Are members happy with that approach?
Thank you. We move into private.