 In January 1993, Ted Scott, a friend of Pooley and long time BBS member, became the Grand Scoutmaster following the death of Charles Brown in November 1992 and served seven years becoming the first Grand Scout Emeritus when Dr Michael Foster replaced him.Ted Scott died after being ill on 3 March 2009, after serving 83 years in the BBS.David Cooksley replaced Dr Michael Foster as the Chief Commissioner.