COMMITTEE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2008,
ROOM 135, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
Present:
Mr Patsy McGlone (Chairperson)
Mr Roy Beggs
Mr Cathal Boylan
Mr Trevor Clarke
Mr David Ford
Mr David McClarty
Mr Ian McCrea
Mr Alastair Ross
Mr Peter Weir
In Attendance: Dr Alex McGarel (Assembly Clerk)
Ms Patricia Casey (Bill Clerk)
Mr William Long (Assistant Clerk)
Mr Richard Keating (Clerical Supervisor)
Mr Richard Clarke (Clerical Officer)
Apologies: Mr Tommy Gallagher
The meeting commenced in public session at 10.09 a.m.
The Chairperson advised members that the meeting would be suspended at 10.55a.m. to facilitate those who wish to mark Armistice Day .
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Apologies
Apologies are detailed above.
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Clause by clause consideration of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill
Mr Beggs declared an interest.
Mr Boylan joined the meeting at 10.12 a.m.
Mr Clarke joined the meeting at 10.13a.m.
The meeting was suspended at 10.55a.m.
The meeting resumed at 11.11a.m. with the following members present: Mr McGlone, Mr McCrea, Mr Ford, Mr Beggs and Mr Boylan.
DOE officials briefed the Committee and answered members’ questions as the Committee continued with its clause by clause consideration of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill.
Mr Weir rejoined the meeting at 11.12 a.m.
Mr McClarty rejoined the meeting at 11.12 a.m.
Mr Clarke rejoined the meeting at 11.16 a.m.
Mr Boylan left the meeting at 11.58 a.m.
Mr Beggs left the meeting at 12.24 p.m.
Mr McCrea left the meeting at 12.24 p.m.
Agreed: That copies of the letters from Karen Magill, Tom Wilson and the Consumer Council re the issue of an ‘Independent Regulator’ are forwarded to the Departmental Bill Team.
Agreed: That the note from the Examiner of Statutory Rules on the secondary legislation raising powers of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill is e-mailed to all members.
Agreed: That the Departmental Bill Team provide further clarification on the definition of ‘parking’.
The Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 12.28 p.m.