Chairman:

It is proposed that COM (2016) 593 warrants further scrutiny and that the committee seeks a detailed briefing from the Department following the discussion of the proposal by the European working group on intellectual property copyright. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2016) 595 and COM (2016) 596 also warrant further scrutiny and that a detailed briefing note on both be requested. Is that agreed? Agreed. It is proposed that COM (2016) 443, COM (2016) 444 and COM (2016) 470 also warrant further scrutiny and that the committee, as a first step, will request a briefing from departmental officials. Is that agreed? Agreed.