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There was one question, relative to the justification for the exclusion of the public in relation to certain sections of the minutes under Item 30c. It was clarified that the discussion related to the financial or business affairs of two specific organisations and was of a particularly sensitive nature.

Whilst accepting the rationale in this instance, Members made reference to a report being considered by another committee where the rationale was less apparent. They reiterated the general principle that, where possible, business could be conducted in public session. It was suggested that thought should be given to ways in which the presentation of certain information could be altered, so as to allow the majority of information to appear in public.