Equal Opportunities Committee, 24 Mar 2009

Meeting date: Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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Deputy Convener

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the fifth meeting of the Equal Opportunities Committee in 2009. I remind all those present, including members, that mobile phones and BlackBerrys should be switched off completely, as they interfere with the sound system even when they are switched to silent.

We have apologies from Elaine Smith and from Johann Lamont, who would otherwise have attended the committee as her substitute.

Item 1 is the choice of deputy convener following Elaine Smith's resignation from the post. I pay tribute to Elaine Smith for all her work as my deputy during the past couple of years and I know that members will join me in wishing her a speedy recovery. She has confirmed that she will continue to be a member of the committee and we hope that she will be back at the committee in the very near future.

By agreeing to motion S3M-137, the Parliament agreed that the deputy convener of the Equal Opportunities Committee shall be a member of the Labour Party. I invite nominations for the post.

I nominate Marlyn Glen.

Marlyn Glen was chosen as deputy convener.

I congratulate Marlyn Glen on becoming the new deputy convener of the Equal Opportunities Committee.