[The Deputy Convener opened the meeting at 14:10]
Good afternoon and welcome to the 15th meeting in 2006 of the Enterprise and Culture Committee. We have received apologies from Shiona Baird, Alex Neil—that is why I am convening the meeting—and Susan Deacon. Mark Ballard is the committee substitute for Shiona Baird and Margaret Jamieson is the committee substitute for Susan Deacon. Will the committee substitutes declare any relevant interests?
On 9 June, I will be installed as rector of the University of Edinburgh, which will confer on me the position of chair of the university court. That is relevant to the committee's discussions on higher education and variable fees for medical students.
I have no relevant interests to declare.