Public Speaking Time/Open Session
In accordance with Procedure Rules Nos.11 and 35 a total period of 10 minutes is allocated for members of the public to address the Committee on any matter relevant to the work of the Committee.
Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes but the Chairman will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned where there are a number of speakers. It is not required to give notice of the intention to make use of public speaking provision; however, as a matter of courtesy, a period of 24 hours notice is encouraged.
Members of the public wishing to ask a question should provide at least three clear working days notice, in writing, and should include the question with that notice. This will enable an informed answer to be given.
Minutes:
The Chairman announced that a number of members of the public had registered to speak and that he would take these when the relevant application on the agenda was considered.