Local Government and Communities Committee

Meeting date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

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Deputy Convener

I will plough straight on to the next item on the agenda, which is—shock horror!—to choose the deputy convener. As Kenny Gibson said, the routine is fairly straightforward. Parliament has agreed that only members of the Scottish Labour Party are eligible to be nominated as deputy convener of the committee. I invite nominations for the post.

I nominate Elaine Smith.

That is noted. Are you happy to accept that nomination, Elaine?

I am, indeed. Thank you very much. I am pleased to accept the nomination.

Elaine Smith was chosen as deputy convener.

Congratulations on being chosen, Elaine.

Members will note that I did not ask whether there were any other nominations. That was because Elaine Smith is the only Labour member of the committee. I am delighted to have her as our deputy convener, and I am sure that we will work very well together.