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[The Convener opened the meeting at 14:06]
Right, comrades, let us start. Before we begin the formal agenda, I should say that all members should have received a letter saying that Eugene Windsor has been promoted and will now be with us permanently, which is good. I have to say, however, that his attitude has changed a wee bit since he got his promotion—[Laughter.]—and that we will have someone else working alongside him. I want to record my thanks for all his work so far, my congratulations on his promotion and my best wishes for a successful future. I am sure that the rest of the committee will agree with me. [Members: "Hear, hear."]
Speech!
He is not yet used to speaking in committee.
Why do you want to do that in private? I know that it concerns councils, but local authorities themselves discuss such matters all the time.
The Accounts Commission information has not yet been published. Do you agree to discuss it in private? Last time, you agreed and then said that you had not.
That is not true. I might just stick, bubbly, and move that we discuss it in public. [Laughter.]
You would be outnumbered.
Right, I shall accede to your request, convener.
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