Edinburgh Tram (Line Two) Bill Committee, 26 Oct 2005
Meeting date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Official Report
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Proposed Alternative Alignments
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I welcome the press and the public to the 13th meeting this year of the Edinburgh Tram (Line Two) Bill Committee. I apologise for our slightly late start; there has been a considerable drop-off in the number of objections to be heard today and we have therefore had to readjust the timetable. However, we can now get the show on the road.
Will everyone please switch off their mobile phones and pagers? There is an induction loop, so anyone who uses a hearing aid should switch it to the "T" position.
For agenda item 1, the committee will consider witness lists and summaries that have been received from the promoter. They relate to the new objections that we have received to the alternative alignments that the promoter has proposed. We have received no communication from O2 (UK) Ltd and Hutchison 3G UK Ltd. Previously, in such instances, the committee has decided that the objectors should be treated as though they have agreed not to provide any further evidence. Taking that position would mean that those objectors will not be able to provide witness statements or oral evidence. Do members agree with that position?
Members indicated agreement.
The remaining decisions for the committee are whether it is content with the witness who has been suggested by the promoter and whether it agrees that any oral evidence on these objections be taken on 16 November. Do members agree?
Members indicated agreement.