I ask all members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off completely for the duration of the meeting and not left in silent mode. As the meeting is broadcast live on the web, this is particularly important, as vibrations from phones when calls are received affect the broadcasting transmission adversely.
I propose we go into private session to deal with some private business. Is that agreed? Agreed.
The joint committee went into private session at 3.50 p.m. and resumed in public session at 4.30 p.m.Sitting in private session.Sitting in private session.