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Good morning, and welcome to the fifth meeting in 2026 of the Public Petitions Committee. I note apologies from our new committee member, Victor Currie, who I hope will join us at the next meeting. We will be joined by our colleagues Iris Duane and Monica Lennon, who have expressed an interest in petition PE2246, and Jackie Baillie, who has expressed an interest in PE2240. I am also pleased to welcome the various visitors who are attending in the public gallery. I remind everyone that only those who are sitting at the table can participate in formal proceedings, and ask that you ensure that any electronic devices are on silent throughout the meeting.Agenda item 1 is consideration of eight new petitions.