Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee, 31 Jan 2001

Meeting date: Wednesday, January 31, 2001

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Scottish Parliament Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee Wednesday 31 January 2001 (Morning)

[The Convener opened the meeting at 10:08]

Good morning. I want to put on record our gratitude to IBM, and Charlie Morrison in particular, for hosting today's meeting. Let us hope that it is symbolic of the close relationship between the Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee and the business community in working for the good of all Scotland.

I welcome Duncan McNeil who, in addition to being a former member of the Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee, is the member for Greenock. I also welcome David Mundell MSP, who has a special interest in the new economy. David Mundell was unable to attend our meeting last week because of family circumstances, but I am glad to say that everything is getting back to normal and he has been able to join us today. I also welcome Ian Ritchie, the committee's special adviser on the new economy.

We have had apologies from several members, which the clerk will record in the minutes of the meeting.