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I also welcome John Farquhar Munro on his return to the committee. He obviously missed it greatly, as we did him. I thank George Lyon for the substantial work he did in his short time on the committee. He, too, will be missed.
I have nothing new to report. I am simply a poor crofter and on occasion I depend upon less favoured area status and hill livestock compensatory allowances. Apart from that, I have nothing to declare. I am glad to be back participating in the committee, which has been one of the Parliament's constructive committees.
As George Lyon served as a reporter on the committee's work programme, the committee might now consider whether another member should be appointed in his place. We have tended to have one reporter from each of the main political parties. That would mean that either John Farquhar Munro or Mike Rumbles should be appointed to replace George Lyon. Are there any suggestions?
As I am new to the committee, it would be appropriate for me to wait a little while I get my feet under the table. In the meantime, I propose Mike Rumbles to take up the position vacated by George Lyon.
Is Mike Rumbles happy with that nomination?
I am happy with that.
If nobody wishes to suggest otherwise, I welcome Mike Rumbles to the work programme group. I look forward to your input.