At the commencement of the meeting the Chairperson welcomed the two newly appointed Independent Members, Gavin McArthur and David Price. Both Independent Members made introductory statements.
The Chairperson also asked Members to note that Janet McNicholas of the Wales Audit Office will retire at the end of February. The Chairperson requested that with the Committee’s approval a letter be sent to Janet McNicholas thanking her for her contribution to the work of the Committee and sending her best wishes for her retirement.