On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I apologise for raising this point of order. I have no wish to detract from the appointment of Elish Angiolini. However, I question the procedure whereby members have been presented with two names to approve at the same time. I feel uncomfortable, because I have no reason to suspect that the commendation given by the First Minister is anything other than correct. However, I am unhappy that there was no opportunity for separate scrutiny of the person for each post. I seek the Presiding Officer's guidance on whether that is the required procedure under the standing orders of the Scottish Parliament. If it is, will the Procedures Committee consider the matter and ascertain whether the procedure is sound?
You question the procedure, but that is the procedure that we have—it can be done either way. I refer you to rule 4.3, on the appointment of Scottish law officers.
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