Apologies have been received from Deputy Olwyn Enright. The minutes of the previous meeting of 3 February 2010 have been circulated to members. Are the minutes agreed? Agreed. Is it agreed to meet in private session to deal with housekeeping matters and then resume in public session? Agreed.

The joint committee went into private session at 11.10 a.m. and resumed in public session at 11.15 a.m.

Deputy Charlie O'Connor took the Chair.