Thank you for that point of order. I have made my ruling in this instance. Members will appreciate that the Standing Orders do not go into detail on every conceivable scenario and, in such situations, it is my responsibility as Presiding Officer to interpret the Standing Orders and guide this Assembly as best I can. It would be unreasonable to force someone who no longer wishes to be nominated as First Minister to be a candidate in a vote on that question.

As nominations were invited last week, therefore, and there is no provision in the Standing Orders for reopening nominations, in accordance with Standing Order 8.2, I therefore declare that Carwyn Jones is nominated for the appointment as First Minister.

In accordance with section 47(4)—