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Good morning and welcome to the 26th meeting in 2006 of the Education Committee. I understand that one or two of our colleagues are delayed this morning because of ScotRail problems. I see that Ken Macintosh and Frank McAveety have decided to swap personalities—or at least name-plates—this morning, which might cause some confusion.
We both look fabulous, though.
As members will be aware, Wendy Alexander has left the committee and has gone on to greater things as convener of the Finance Committee. I am sure that we wish to place on record our appreciation for Wendy's contribution to this committee over the years.
I declare that I am a member of the Educational Institute of Scotland and of Fife lifelong learning partnership, and that I chair the cross-party group on survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Thank you, Marilyn. I hope that you will enjoy what is going to be a relatively brief sojourn on the committee.