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It is my responsibility to take nominations for convener of this committee, someone to take us through the next four years. As agreed by Parliament, the convener should come from the Labour party.
I nominate John McAllion.
I second that.
Thank you. Are there any other nominations? No?
Mr John McAllion was elected convener by acclamation.
I will not say that I do this happily, John, but I give the chair over to you. Good luck in the things that you do and in the way that you guide us in the future.
I have not been watching the other committees on the internal television—much to my disgrace—so I have to admit that I am not very sure of the form on these occasions, other than to thank Phil for giving up his seat in such a graceful manner. I do not think that I will get to say that on any other occasion in the next few years.