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In the case of one of the refused participation requests, an alternative route had been suggested by an MSP who was responsible for the area—I think that they were the local MSP and had a professional interest as part of their portfolio.
I would envisage celebrating if that were the case. I said yesterday to Sandra White MSP, who is the SPCB office-holder representative, that we would not necessarily expect to double in size.
I remind members and the public to turn off their mobile phones, and any members who are using electronic devices to access committee papers should ensure that they are turned to silent. I welcome Sandra White MSP and Pauline McNeill MSP to the meeting.
Apologies have been received from Jackson Carlaw MSP. Our first item of business is to welcome Rachael Hamilton MSP back to the committee and invite her to declare any relevant interests.