Chamber and committees

Agenda item 3 is to choose the deputy convener. In accordance with motion S6M-00393, the Parliament has agreed that a member of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party shall be nominated for the post of deputy convener. I invite a member of that party to nominate a candidate.

Congratulations, Murdo. I know that you bring a wealth of experience to the committee. I welcome you, and I look forward to our working together.

Thank you, John, and I thank the committee. It is a true honour to be elected as convener of a really important committee. We should all take comfort from the fact that at least the word “Recovery” is in its name. We are all acutely aware of the responsibility that we have in our roles on the committee, not only to the Parliament but to all people in Scotland, as we work our way through the journey of recovery. I am really looking forward to working with the clerks and with all members of the committee.

You have raised some valid points.

I go back to the suggestion about reconvening during the recess. As we know, the situation with Covid is fluid. I hope that we will not be called back, but do members agree that, should an emergency situation arise, we could reconvene during the recess?

Everybody seems to be happy with that suggestion. I will speak to the clerks about that, and they will be in touch with members.

Would members like to make any other comments?