In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, I seek nominations for Acting Chairman.
Business of Joint Committee
Clerk to the Committee
I propose Deputy Arthur Spring.
Clerk to the Committee
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Deputy Arthur Spring took the Chair.
I propose that we go into private session for a few minutes to deal with some items of correspondence. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 2.10 p.m. and resumed in public session at 2.15 p.m.