Welfare Reform Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Official Report 531KB pdf

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

Good morning and welcome to the second meeting of the Welfare Reform Committee. I should explain to members that the staff of the official report are sitting at the end of the table, rather than in their usual place. I remind members to switch off their mobile phones and other electronic devices.

I am in the chair because we have apologies from Michael McMahon, who has, sadly, had a family bereavement. I am sure that all members wish to pass on their condolences.

Agenda item 1 is a decision on whether to take in private item 2, on upcoming legislation, and discussion of our working practice, which is scheduled for 29 March. Do we agree to take those items in private?

Members indicated agreement.

We now move into private session.

10:01 Meeting continued in private.

10:15 On resuming—