Scottish ParliamentEqual Opportunities CommitteeTuesday 2 October 2001(Morning) Scottish ParliamentEqual Opportunities CommitteeTuesday 2 October 2001(Morning) The Convener opened the meeting at 09:37 I remind members that we have started earlier than usual because the deputy convener Kay Ullrich and I will give evidence to the Procedures Committee at 11 o'clock. We hope to be finished at latest by then.Jamie Stone and Elaine Smith have given apologies.