MPs have begun the method of electing a chair of the Setting, Meals and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, with Alistair Carmichael tipped to land the position.
Up to now, the Liberal Democrat MP is the one candidate for the place, with the interval of nominations set to shut on Monday (9 September).
Consisting of dozens of cross bench MPs, EFRA scrutinises the administration, spending and coverage of Defra.
The final chair was Conservative Sir Robert Goodwill, who misplaced his seat within the 2024 common election.
Mr Carmichael, who has been MP for Orkney and Shetland since 2001 and can also be a farmer, has the backing of 14 MPs, together with Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesman Tim Farron.
The previous Scottish Secretary of State has pledged to “give a voice” to rural, coastal and island communities by holding authorities to account.
“I personal my householdâs farm on Islay which in addition to breeding inventory, features a vacation let property, and I’m a accomplice within the agency which runs it,” Mr Carmichael stated in a supporting assertion.
“Any income from the farm are given to my father (additionally a accomplice within the agency) so I don’t obtain an earnings from it.
“The enterprise receives farm assist funds from the Scottish authorities and participates in two Agri-Setting Local weather Schemes in respect of which we additionally obtain funds.”
He went on to say: “Within the subsequent few years we will make key choices that may set the form and course of life in Britainâs rural communities for a decade at the least.
“I’m excited by the prospect of bringing the affect of parliament to tell and to form these choices.”
Nominations shut at 4pm on 9 September, with the poll going down on 11 September.
