Justice 2 Committee, 26 Oct 2004
Meeting date: Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Official Report
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Interests
I declare the meeting open and welcome everybody to the 28th meeting in 2004 of the Justice 2 Committee. I remind members that they do not need to press buttons on their consoles; our sound operator will switch on our microphones. I also remind members to keep mobile phones switched off.
We have apologies from Mike Pringle. As far as I know, Stewart Maxwell will join us. I should also formally welcome Bill Butler to the committee. Members will be aware that Karen Whitefield has now gone to become convener of the Communities Committee. I am sure that all members of the Justice 2 Committee join me in thanking Karen for her work as deputy convener of this committee. She was a diligent and conscientious member and a good support to me. In her stead, I have great pleasure in welcoming Bill Butler into our midst; I hope that he does not find the breast too savage.
It is customary for new members to declare any relevant interests. Is there anything that Bill Butler would like to mention?
I would just like to thank you for that warm welcome, convener, and to say that I have no relevant interests to declare.
Thank you very much indeed.