Martin Slumbers

That this House commends the work of Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A and the Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, as he steps down; recognises the extensive global business and passion for golf which he has brought to the organisation; congratulates him on overseeing the 152nd Open at Royal Troon, the return of the AIG Women’s Open to St Andrews and the 43rd Curtis Cup match at the Sunningdale before relinquishing his role at the end of the year; welcomes the modernisation of The R&A’s activities, which Mr Slumbers led through a merger with the LGU and its subsequent integration, to enable The R&A to represent golf for all at the elite level, with a greater emphasis on representing women and girls in golf; and wishes him all the best for the future.