The reports included in agenda items 7 and 8 contain exempt documents.  Cabinet will consider whether the public and press should  be excluded from the meeting on the grounds that it is likely that, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, if members of the public were present during that item there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972; and, if it is decided to exclude the public and press on those grounds, Discussion of public papers can be transacted in public. Cabinet to resolve accordingly on the motion of the Chairman in relation to discuss on exempt matters.

Cabinet resolved to exclude the press and public at this point and the meeting continued in closed session.

Cabinet resolved to exclude the press and public at this point and the meeting continued in closed session.