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Update from the International Regulatory Strategy Group (copy attached).

Members received an update prepared by the International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) on its activities for engaging on Europe which included details of a programme of visits attended by the Chairman of the Sub-Committee.

The Director of Economic Development advised that efforts to visit or undertake an activity with every Member state were on track and progressing well.

Discussion ensued on the importance of the engagement programme, the key messages and the value placed on this type of activity by the various Member States. The Chairman explained that it exposed them to different perspectives which they found useful.