Welfare Reform Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

Good morning and welcome to the 16th meeting of the Welfare Reform Committee in 2013, at this earlier than normal kick-off time.

Michael McMahon has had to tender his apologies. Unfortunately, he is attending a funeral, which is why I am convening the meeting. [Interruption.] We will get to mobile phones in a minute. I welcome Jackie Baillie as Michael McMahon’s substitute. Could everyone please make sure that their mobile phones and other electronic devices are turned off? Mr Johnstone? [Laughter.]

Agenda item 1 is to decide whether to take in private item 3, which is to consider whether the committee wishes to bid for a debate in the chamber next year. Do members agree that we should take that item in private?

Members indicated agreement.