Rural Development Committee, 11 Dec 2001

Meeting date: Tuesday, December 11, 2001

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Scottish Parliament Rural Development Committee Tuesday 11 December 2001 (Afternoon)

[The Convener opened the meeting at 14:01]

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Rural Development Committee. I have been at a complete loss over the past few days because I have not had to deal with groupings of amendments or marshalled lists—it is a pleasure to have a meeting at which we do not have to discuss amendments.

I remind members and members of the public to turn off their mobile phones—there is always someone who leaves their phone switched on.

I have received apologies from Elaine Smith. Mr Ewing, are your colleagues joining us later?

I believe so.