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[The Deputy Convener opened the meeting at 13:35]
Let us make a start. We have received a number of apologies, but I know that some members are on their way to the committee. There are two items that we would like to discuss in private—the questions that we will put to Jim Wallace and the forward work plan. Is that agreed?
Jim Wallace will be with us from 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock. I propose that we should split that hour in two, spending the first half on the report on the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, and the second half on "Towards a Just Conclusion". We do not have much time to discuss both those reports. I intend to catch Jim Wallace before we start and ask that his initial comments be brief so that we have the maximum time possible for our questions. I will also ask whether he can stay on a little beyond 3 o'clock.
Will you ask him at the beginning? Time is pretty tight.
I will ask him before he starts. While the public are coming in, I hope to have five minutes to check whether he has to go at 3 o'clock or whether he can stay for an extra 10 or 15 minutes. At the moment, all we know is that the minister will be here for an hour, so we will really have to keep it tight. I want to split the hour in two because I know that members have questions on both reports.
Meeting continued in private.
Meeting resumed in public.
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