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Item 2 is consideration of the committee’s work programme. We have had written responses from a number of bodies in relation to our inquiry into underemployment in Scotland. We also have responses to some of our one-off evidence sessions, from the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Responses have been circulated to members.
I think that I read recently that Westminster had done something on underemployment. Was there some comment or ministerial statement on the issue? Can we check that?
I am not aware of that, but we can check.
Before we move into private session, I remind members—or let you know, if you did not know—that this is the final day when Jane Williams and Catherine Fergusson are with us, because they are both moving on. Jane is moving back to the Public Audit Committee and Catherine is moving to the Finance Committee. I put on record our grateful thanks to them both for all their efforts in the committee in previous weeks and months. We wish them well in their new positions.