Professor Smith has confirmed that he is willing to remain as a Commissioner for up to another year, with the intention of standing down once a new Commissioner is in place.
I agree that this is an appropriate way forward for the Scottish Fiscal Commission, and accordingly I am seeking Parliament’s approval for Professor Alasdair Smith to be reappointed as a Commissioner for the Scottish Fiscal Commission from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, acknowledging that Professor Smith may step down sooner when a new appointee is in place.