Apologies have been received from the Chairman who is unavoidably absent. I ask members to bear this in mind when dealing with me. It is a plea for leniency as we have much business to get through. I notice that Deputy Kevin Humphreys is already rolling up his sleeves and ready for action.
Business of Joint Committee
The meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform is due to start at 2.30 p.m.
As we have some housekeeping issues to deal with, I propose that we go into private session to deal with them. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 2.20 p.m. and resumed in public session at 2.40 p.m.