We discussed in the meeting... (reported speech)

[HifaMo]

Hi?

Is the following sentence counts as reported speech?

We discussed in the meeting the fact that exams were difficult.


Thanks.

[Barb_D]

I wouldn't call it reported speech.

[emsr2d2]

I wouldn't call it reported speech.

I agree. It's simply a statement of fact - the people in the meeting discussed something, and it gives the subject they discussed. Reported speech might be:

In the meeting, Mr James said that the exams were difficult. A discussion followed.