European Committee,
Meeting date: Tuesday, May 7, 2002
Official Report
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Convener's Report
We have before us a letter that was due for discussion at our last meeting, but which members had not had time to read. It is from the Minister for Education and Young People on the idea of changing the schools curriculum in relation to the single currency.
Do we agree to note the letter and thank the Executive for its response?
Members indicated agreement.
We have received a letter from the Executive on the proposal for a directive on environmental liability. I suggest that we note the contents of the letter and the continuing consultation and that we consider returning to the issue when the results of the consultation are known. Is that agreed?
Members indicated agreement.
I want to update the committee on the parliamentary activities to mark Europe day this Thursday and to invite members to participate, if they are available.
Seven school groups are visiting from throughout Scotland. At lunch time on Thursday, pupils from primaries 6 and 7 will tell us about their views on Europe, take part in a quiz and visit the chamber. I hope that members will attend the member's business debate on Europe on Thursday evening as well. I am sure that we all welcome the fact that schools are interested in coming to the Parliament on Thursday. It is nice to see the next generation participating in Europe in that way. I am grateful to Stephen Imrie, David Simpson, Nick Hawthorne and Aileen McLeod for all the work that they have put into organising the events on Thursday and on the workshops with the children.
At the next committee meeting, we hope to take evidence from the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe. I remind members that a delegation from the Basque Parliament will be in committee room 1 on 15 May. I might be in Brussels on that day, but it would be good if other members of the committee could attend.
I thank members—and the members of the public who persevered to the very end—for their attendance.
Meeting closed at 16:27.