When will Mr. Scott come? What is the purpose of the meeting?

F: When will Mr. Scott from GM come to our company?
M: Well, he planned to come on July 23, but he called yesterday telling be had to go to Spain on business with his boss. Now he’s planning to come next Friday, that’s July 31st.
F: I see.

F: We’ve got to fill those vacancies in research urgently. That’s why today’s meeting’s so important.
M: Yes, but the advertisement’s only just gone out. Why discuss the interviews now?
F: The closing date is next Friday. It will take us a day to look at the applications. If we decide on the interview questions today, that’ll save time.