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In that context of supporting democratic scrutiny, I mention the new best-value regime for local government, because it, too, helps to strengthen democratic scrutiny.
Item in Private Agenda item 2 is consideration of whether to take in private agenda item 6, which is on the committee's approach to the 2005-06 budget process and involves consideration of the merits of potential advisers and whether we should take evidence from particular witnesses. I propose that it would be best to take item 6 in private. Do members agr...
Scottish ParliamentJustice 2 CommitteeWednesday 13 November 2002(Morning) The Convener opened the meeting at 10:42 I apologise for the cramped conditions this morning—it is our turn to be in a small committee room and we will just have to do our best. I welcome everyone to the 41st meeting of the Justice 2 Committee this year.
I hope that this meeting augurs well for our meetings here in May.Trish Godman, the convener of this committee, is still unwell. We send her our best wishes for a speedy return to fitness.
Of course, such an informal briefing would not be included in the Official Report, but it might enable us to deliver the best possible legislation, given the political constraints.