The next item of business is to choose a new convener. Before we do that, can I first of all just say a few words of thanks to Margaret Mitchell, the departing convener? Margaret Mitchell has steered us through some very important legislation over the years, and I think I speak for all of the committee when I thank her for that and wish her all the very best.
Parliament has agreed that the convener of the Justice Committee shall be a member of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and I understand that Adam Tomkins is that party’s nominee. Are members agreed that Adam Tomkins be chosen as the convener of the Justice Committee?
Members indicated agreement.
Adam Tomkins was chosen as convener.
I congratulate Adam Tomkins and hand over to him.
Thank you very much. That was very expeditiously done. If we can do all of our business that quickly—and indeed unanimously—that would be great.
Can I associate myself first with Rona Mackay’s kind and generous remarks about Margaret Mitchell? Not just the committee but the whole of Parliament owes Margaret Mitchell a debt of gratitude for all the work that she has done in steering this committee through for the past four and a bit years. I also thank her, and indeed all the clerks and members of the committee, for making the transition to the new convener so smooth and for welcoming me to the committee.