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I would like any of you to say whether there are any special interests that you feel you should declare to the committee. We have already made a similar declaration in line with the requirements of the Parliament, but at the first meeting of each committee we have a look at the things that we do and, if anything is of specific relevance to the work of the committee, we have an opportunity to declare it.
Perhaps I should begin the declarations of guilt by saying that I support and am a member of Shelter, the housing charity, and of the Child Poverty Action Group, which may on occasion petition this committee. I am also a member of Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, but as defence is not a devolved area, I would not expect Scottish CND to lobby the committee.
We will try to keep that interest quiet, John, and ensure that Tony Blair does not get to know. [Laughter.] Does anyone else want to declare an interest? No? In that case, I will declare an interest. I tend to abuse power whenever given it, and I proudly announce that I have brought along a petition from the Ayrshire chamber of commerce and industry relating to the A77. It will be presented later.
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