Members will know that Parliament has voted that the convener of this committee should be a representative of the Scottish Conservative party. Bearing that in mind, may I ask for a proposal?
I propose Murray Tosh, despite his being a member of the no, no campaign. I am sure that he will show that he has put that dishonourable past behind him. He was one of my opponents in Cunninghame South, which is fast becoming an infamous constituency in this Parliament. He was, however, one of the less successful candidates.
Is that agreed to by everyone?
Yes.
Mr Murray Tosh was elected convener by acclamation.
I have much pleasure in exchanging places with Murray Tosh and in wishing him the best during his tenure as convener of this committee.
Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. I hope that we will all subscribe to the sentiments of Mike Russell and that we are all committed to making the Parliament work. This committee's job will be to oil the wheels and to ensure that the Parliament can operate effectively in the interests of Government legislation and of individual members and their constituents.