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We move to something a wee bit more substantive. Agenda item 3 is consideration of a change of purpose for the cross-party group on the future of football in Scotland. Everyone has had a chance to look at the papers for this. Does anyone wish to raise any points?
Can we just clarify that there is no conflict with any other cross-party group and no leaking into other cross-party groups’ accountabilities?
Yes—absolutely. That is an important point to raise, because it is a raison d’être for bringing the matter to the committee. The change of purpose has been checked by the clerks and there is no leakage or attempt to take over the work of any other cross-party group, so it is fine from that point of view.
We can do one of two things. We can approve the proposed purpose change to the cross-party group on the future of football in Scotland, or we can invite the convener of the cross-party group, Fulton MacGregor MSP, to attend a future meeting to provide further information before we decide whether the change should be agreed. Does anyone think that it is necessary to invite Fulton MacGregor to a future meeting?
Members: No.
We therefore approve the proposed purpose change.
Members indicated agreement.
We now move into private session.
10:02 Meeting continued in private until 10:44.