European and External Relations Committee Minutes of Proceedings
EU/S3/08/6/M
6th Meeting, 2008 (Session 3)
Tuesday 18 March 2008
Present:
| Malcolm Chisholm (Convener) |
Ted Brocklebank |
| Alasdair Morgan |
Alex Neil (Deputy Convener) |
| Irene Oldfather |
Gil Paterson |
| Iain Smith |
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Apologies: John Park
The meeting opened at 10.01 am.
1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee agreed to take item 4 in private.
2. Inquiry into international development: The Committee took evidence from—
Judith Robertson, Head, Oxfam in Scotland
Jane Gibreel, Director, Save the Children in Scotland
Gavin McLellan, National Secretary, Christian Aid Scotland
Paul Chitnis, Chief Executive, Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF)
And then from—
Kirstie Shirra, Head of Campaigns, World Development Movement Scotland
Dr Ben Young, National Co-ordinator, Jubilee Scotland
Eoghan Mackie, Chief Executive, Challenges Worldwide
Bobby Anderson, Director, World Exchange
3. ‘Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland’: The Committee considered correspondence from the Scottish Government. The Committee agreed to write to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
4. Committee’s work programme: The Committee updated its work programme on EU issues.
The meeting closed at 12.33 pm.
Dr Jim Johnston
Clerk to the Committee
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