To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November (SC.21 - SC.25), previously circulated.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 17 November 2016 (SC.21 - SC.25), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Chairman

A report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the Project Plan.

Helen Kemp, Director of Economy and Planning, attended the meeting to provide evidence.  The Committee asked a number of questions which were responded to at the meeting and where further information was requested it was agreed that the Committee would be provided with this information separately.

(A full account of the questions raised and responses is available as part of the Committee’s records).

The Committee agreed that no further witnesses were required at this stage.  The Committee would review any additional information provided and the evidence gathered at their next meeting to determine whether it had received all the information it required to conclude the review.

THE DECISION:

That the additional information provided and evidence gathered so far be reviewed at the next meeting of the Committee in order to determine whether to conclude the policy review.

Report of the Chairman

As a continuation of this review, a report of the Chairman of the Committee was considered which reminded the Committee of the terms of reference of the review and of information which had been identified in the Project Plan.

The Committee was satisfied that it had adequately completed its Review and agreed that it could now prepare its draft final report.

THE DECISION:

That the draft final report be prepared for consideration at the next meeting of the Committee.