Being closed means discussions can be more substantive, direct, effective. Pragmatically, governments wouldn't be willing to have frank discussions in a public forum. C. GAC is only one of six advisory committees. Rule changes about who can attend meetings. A. Not a rule change, just a clarification of expectations.
Private interests have other ways of expressing their positions.
A. Committee would be delighted by their participation. GAC should take this up. A. Can't speak to proposal, don't know of it. B. Rational economic principles should apply to the Internet. X. Agreed that governments sometimes need closed-door meetings.