At the request of the broadcasting services, I ask members to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off completely - I have done it - and that they are not left in silent mode. A policy brief for the meeting has been circulated to members. The committee will now go into private session to deal with the minutes and certain other matters.
Business of Committee
The joint committee went into private session at 1.10 p.m. and resumed in public session at 1.35 p.m.