Committee
Public Petitions Committee, 22 Jun 2005
22 Jun 2005 · S2 · Public Petitions Committee
Item of business
New Petitions
Mordechai Vanunu (PE864)
I am not unhappy about petitions being lodged to raise the profile of an issue. If that was the petitioner's intention, he has achieved it. I congratulate him on the petition, which we will close, if members are agreed.Members indicated agreement.
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Lab
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Ms White:
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Mike Watson:
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The Convener:
Lab
I am not unhappy about petitions being lodged to raise the profile of an issue. If that was the petitioner's intention, he has achieved it. I congratulate hi...