Apologies have been received from Deputies O'Brien, Noonan and O'Hanlon. I remind members to switch their telephones off completely because they interfere with the recording, even if on silent.

The minutes of the meetings of 1 and 7 July have been circulated. Are any matters arising? They are agreed.

It is proposed that a decision taken by the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny on 30 June be noted. Is this agreed? Agreed.