Education, Culture and Sport Committee, 30 Apr 2002
Meeting date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002
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Scottish Parliament Education, Culture and Sport Committee Tuesday 30 April 2002 (Afternoon)
[The Deputy Convener opened the meeting at 14:06]
I call the meeting to order.
I am conscious that the layout of the room is unfortunate. There are four individuals in one bank of seats and eight in another. The difficulty is that we cannot fit everyone on the next row of seats.
We are now in public session. Could everyone ensure that their mobile telephones and pagers are turned off—otherwise it is a capital offence.
I welcome Cathy Peattie, who is the committee substitute on behalf of the Labour party.
Delighted as I am to see Cathy, do we have to welcome her formally to every meeting?
Under the rules, we must, although it is embarrassing for everyone concerned.
Cathy Peattie is the committee substitute for Karen Gillon, who is on maternity leave. Brian Adam has indicated that he might attend as an observer from the Finance Committee. Brian Monteith has intimated that he might well be late.
Irene McGugan will be late as she is coming on a train from somewhere.
Okay. Irene McGugan might be here later.