One way or the other, it is sensible that the other judges get to see the signed declaration.I know that there will be no argument about which judge has seniority, but just in case, Stewart Stevenson's suggestion would be a good check and balance if one judge believed that another of the judges should exercise the Lord President's functions because he or she had more years' service. I am happy for the proposal not to be included in the bill, but I believe that the idea is good in principle.