Public Petitions Committee, 11 Jun 2003

Meeting date: Wednesday, June 11, 2003

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Convener

The Parliament has agreed that only members of the Labour party are eligible for nomination as convener of the Public Petitions Committee. I ask for nominations for that post.

I nominate Michael McMahon.

Michael McMahon was chosen as convener.

It is my pleasure to invite Michael McMahon to take the chair and conduct the rest of the business of the meeting. I congratulate him on his appointment.

Colleagues, thanks very much for putting me in this position. I have no experience in the previous session of being on the Public Petitions Committee, but I know, as most people do, the great reputation that the committee earned for itself. That good reputation was entirely justified and I hope that we can work together, not only to continue it but to enhance it. I am looking forward to working with you all on the work of the committee. I am also looking forward to what the people of Scotland will bring to us. I hope that it will be an enjoyable time for us all.