The noted that as there is a General Election on the 12^th December, 2019 the following Pre-Election Purdah rules are in force.

During this meeting Members of the Committee must refrain from any of the following:

·         Endorsing or referencing any candidate standing in the election;

·         Endorsing or highlighting any political party standing in the election; and

·         Endorsing or publicising any campaign or controversial issue which is linked to a candidate or political party at the election.

Members were advised to stick to factual comment when discussing any significant or controversial issues or campaigns.