Equal Opportunities Committee

Meeting date: Thursday, November 29, 2012

Official Report 326KB pdf

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Equal Opportunities Committee’s 23rd meeting in 2012. I remind everyone to switch off their mobile phones rather than putting them on silent.

Around the table, along with members and witnesses, are the clerking and research teams, the official reporters and broadcasting services. Around the room, we are supported by security staff. I also welcome the observers in the public gallery at the rear of the room.

My name is Mary Fee and I am the convener of the committee. I ask the other committee members to introduce themselves.

I am the deputy convener.

I am the MSP for Aberdeenshire West.

I am an MSP for Central Scotland.

I am the MSP for Glasgow Shettleston.

I am an MSP for North East Scotland and a substitute member of the committee.

I am an MSP for the Highlands and Islands.

Under item 1, members are asked to agree to take item 3, which is a discussion about potential witnesses, and such discussions at future meetings, in private. Is that agreed?

Members indicated agreement.

Thank you.