Neither response offered an explanation, from the Cabinet Secretary’s perspective, on how the nominee for Chair was made public prior to the Committee making a recommendation. • Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands – 17 January 2024 • Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands – 26 February 2024 1 Because of this, the Committee agreed I should use the opportunity of the Conveners Group meeting with the then First Minister to once again seek clarity on this issue.