[Geraint Davies in the Chair]

Before we begin, I have a few preliminary announcements. Please switch electronic devices to silent. Tea and coffee are not allowed during sittings.

We will first consider the programme motion on the amendment paper. We will then consider a motion to enable the reporting of written evidence for publication and a motion to allow us to deliberate in private about our questions before the oral evidence session. In view of the time available—I apologise for my slight lateness—I hope we can take those matters formally, without debate.

Ordered,

That—

(1) the Committee shall (in addition to its first meeting at 9.25 am on Tuesday 25 June) meet—

(a) at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 25 June;

(b) at 11.30 am and 2.00 pm on Thursday 27 June;

(c) at 9.25 am on Tuesday 2 July;

(2) the Committee shall hear oral evidence in accordance with the following Table: