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Before we choose a new convener, it is appropriate to record the thanks of all members of the committee for the convenership of Alex Johnstone, who has moved on to other tasks.
To pastures new, this being the Rural Development Committee.
I stand corrected.
I nominate Alex Fergusson.
I second that.
I take it that there are no other nominations.
I think that we have little choice in the matter. I certainly accept the nomination.
It is my happy task to declare that Alex Fergusson is the new convener of the committee. I am sure that he will do an excellent job and I look forward to working with him as deputy convener. Let me be the first to congratulate you, Alex, on being elected unanimously as convener of the committee.
Thank you, deputy convener, for the part that you have played and for holding this meeting at such short notice. I spoke last night to other members of the committee who were unable to be here, and they all said that they were happy with the procedures that have been carried out. I echo your sentiments about the convenership of my predecessor, Alex Johnstone. I shall try to ensure that I maintain the high standards of neutrality that he upheld as convener. I look forward to working with the committee, which I think is a good one, over the coming months. We have a busy time ahead and I hope that members all enjoy a good and well-earned recess in the meantime.
I thank the official reporters and clerks for attending this morning's meeting at short notice.
Meeting closed at 09:05.
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