Let us commence the meeting. These meetings are always brief, so I would like to get started as soon as possible.
I should explain for the benefit of the witnesses and members of the public that there has not been a coup, but our convener is detained in the chamber at members’ business. Under standing orders, the oldest member present—which is a cruel way to put it—must chair the meeting for the purpose of choosing a temporary convener, and that is why I have taken the chair.
I invite nominations for a temporary convener.
I nominate you to remain in situ.
If there are no objections, do members agree that I should assume the role of temporary convener?
Members indicated agreement.
Thank you.
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