Social Inclusion, Housing and Voluntary Sector Committee, 12 Jan 2000

Meeting date: Wednesday, January 12, 2000

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Deputy Convener

The first item is the election of the deputy convener. Members will be aware of the procedures and issues that are involved. I think that everybody knows that the matter was raised by the Scottish National party. We will move straight to the appointment of the deputy convener. Can I have nominations?

I nominate Fiona Hyslop.

Are there any other nominations? No.

Fiona Hyslop was elected deputy convener by acclamation.

Fiona Hyslop is now the deputy convener of the Social Inclusion, Housing and Voluntary Sector Committee. I congratulate you—in six months you may not wish to be congratulated. I am grateful that we have a deputy convener, as it gives some reassurance in case anything goes wrong with trains or whatever. I look forward to working with you.

There are no particular issues to address now. I am sure that we will return to the matter as we work out how the role will operate.