Election of Clare McNaught as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in Harrogate; notes that Dr McNaught has contributed significantly to the training and development of surgeons as the founder of the RCSEd's Younger Fellows’ Committee to support surgeons in their transition from Registrar to Consultant practices, as well as serving as an educational supervisor and research mentor; commends her dedication, vision and commitment to being a strong voice for the college’s members, upholding standards and improving patient safety; and wishes her every success in her new role as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.