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Information between 8th December 2021 - 3rd September 2024

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Division Votes
22 Jul 2024 - Economy, Welfare and Public Services - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 377 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 390
23 Jul 2024 - Immigration and Home Affairs - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 373 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 382
23 Jul 2024 - Immigration and Home Affairs - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 361 Labour No votes vs 7 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 363
23 Jul 2024 - Immigration and Home Affairs - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 374 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 117 Noes - 384
25 Jul 2024 - Criminal Law - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 312 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 81
29 Jul 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 341 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 351 Noes - 84


Speeches
Patricia Ferguson speeches from: Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Patricia Ferguson contributed 1 speech (39 words)
Monday 2nd September 2024 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Patricia Ferguson speeches from: Technology in Public Services
Patricia Ferguson contributed 1 speech (1,563 words)
Monday 2nd September 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology


MP Financial Interests
4th August 2024
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation
Name of donor: GMB Scotland
Address of donor: Fountain House, Glasgow G3 7UJ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 for campaigning in the general election
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 1 August 2024)
Source
4th August 2024
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation
Name of donor: Fraser Simpson
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 for general election campaigning
Donor status: individual
(Registered 1 August 2024)
Source
4th August 2024
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
1. Employment and earnings
Role, work or services: Local Authority Councillor
Payer: Glasgow City Council, City Chamber, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU
Additional information: I relinquished my salary with effect from the 4th July 2024.
(Registered 1 August 2024)
Source
4th August 2024
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
1. Employment and earnings
Payment: £292.40
Received on: 23 July 2024. Hours: none since my election.
(Registered 1 August 2024)
Source


Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 9th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Mark Sommerville Foundation

5 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the work of the Mark Sommerville Foundation in fundraising for patients of motor neurone disease and their families; notes that the Foundation was formed by the family and friends of Mark Sommerville following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease in 2023; acknowledges that the Sommerville family …
Monday 9th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Nonna Gina, Food Awards Scotland

3 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Nonna Gina's in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire, for their recent success at the Food Awards Scotland 2024; recognises their award for Best Italian Establishment; acknowledges how this is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work put into their restaurant; further acknowledges …
Monday 9th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Outwith arts and music festival, Dunfermline

4 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Outwith arts and music festival in Dunfermline; notes that the festival saw over 30 performances across 16 venues over 7 days; believes that Dunfermline enjoys a flourishing and growing arts and music sector which is vital to the local economy and enjoyed …
Monday 9th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Peacocks of Pittencrieff Park

4 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the peacocks of Pittencrieff Park on being awarded the Freedom of the City of Dunfermline; notes they were introduced to the park by Henry Beveridge in 1905; understands there are now 21 peacocks in the park; believes the peacocks are now a vital part of the …
Wednesday 4th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games

9 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the outstanding achievements of the 34 Scottish athletes at the Paris Olympic Games; celebrates the 13 medals won by Scottish athletes including gold medallists Scott Brash, Duncan Scott and Sholto Carnegie, silver medallists Jack Carlin, Neah Evans and Josh Kerr and bronze medallists Rowan McKellar, Beth …
Monday 2nd September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024

Sunshine No.1

5 signatures (Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises the fantastic achievement of Sunshine No.1, an art and gift shop in Mount Florida founded by Suzi Nicol, which has been named as one of 100 most impressive small firms by Small Business Saturday UK; recognises that small businesses across the country have faced a difficult …
Thursday 5th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

People's Postcode Lottery winners in Coatbridge

3 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates residents of Millionaire Street, ML5 3PL in Coatbridge on sharing a £1 million win in the People’s Postcode Lottery; recognises that the People’s Postcode Lottery is a strong supporter of local causes and charities, with a third of each ticket’s price going to local organisations in …
Tuesday 3rd September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024

Spot Leukaemia campaign

15 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
Monday 2nd September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

Centenary of 3rd Barrhead Scout Group

3 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the 3rd Barrhead Scout Group on the occasion of their centenary; notes the generations of young people the Group has given the opportunity for adventure, fun and leadership; commends the leaders who have given their time to instil confidence and impart skills; and looks forward to …
Monday 9th September
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

Gibraltar National Day

19 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2024, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent. of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and …
Monday 29th July
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd September 2024

Scotland Schools win World Schools Debating Championship

6 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the Scotland Schools debating team on winning the World Schools Debating Championships; believes that Logan Moss from Dollar Academy, Sophie Hannigan and Callum Henry from St. Columba’s School, Lena Zielinska from Broxburn Academy and Miya Turner from Portobello High School performed with distinction in arguing their …
Monday 29th July
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Andy Murray's legacy

20 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, leading his country to Davis Cup success and achieving the world No 1 ranking; recognises that …
Friday 19th July
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024

11 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Tabled by: Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes the extraordinary recent performances of Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic teams; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and The …



Patricia Ferguson mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Technology in Public Services
94 speeches (23,848 words)
Monday 2nd September 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Mentions:
1: Judith Cummins (Lab - Bradford South) I call Patricia Ferguson to make her maiden speech. - Link to Speech
2: Feryal Clark (Lab - Enfield North) Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson). - Link to Speech
3: Alex Brewer (LD - North East Hampshire) Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson). - Link to Speech
4: Natasha Irons (Lab - Croydon East) Friends the Members for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) and for Stoke-on-Trent South (Dr Gardner) and - Link to Speech




Patricia Ferguson - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Monday 28th February 2022 10 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
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Monday 28th February 2022 10 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Labour shortages
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Monday 7th March 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Councillor Rod Cavanagh - Armed Forces and Veterans Community Champion at Fife Council
Provost Peter Smaill - Midlothian Councillor and Her Majesty’s Forces Champion at Midlothian Council
Fergus Murray - Head of Economic Development at Argyll and Bute Council
Rhona Gunn - Depute Chief Exec (Economy, Environment and Finance) at Moray Council
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Keith Brown MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans at Scottish Government
Kevin McGowan - Head of Defence Policy Unit at Scottish Government
Rory McGregor - Manufacturing Policy Advisor at Scottish Government
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Monday 28th March 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
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Monday 31st January 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Professor Trevor Taylor - Director of the Defence, Industries and Society Programme at Royal United Services Institute
Professor Phillips O'Brien - Professor of Strategic Studies at University of St Andrews
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Maria Lyle - Director at Royal Air Force Families Federation
Lieutenant General (retd) Sir Andrew Gregory KBE CB DL - Chief Executive at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Collette Musgrave - Chief Executive at Army Families Federation
Sarah Clewes - Chief Executive Officer at Naval Families Federation
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Monday 31st January 2022 2 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Defence in Scotland
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Tuesday 1st February 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Airports in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Robert Courts MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Department for Transport
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Monday 7th February 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Access to cash in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Martin Kearsley - Banking Director at Post Office
At 3.45pm: Oral evidence
Fergus Murphy - Group Chief Customer Experience Officer at Virgin Money UK
Carol Anderson - Branch Banking Director at TSB
Reza Attar-Zadeh - Head of Customer Interactions at Santander UK
Ricky Diggins - Community Bank Business Delivery Director at Lloyds Banking Group
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Monday 17th January 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Access to cash in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Richard Piggin - Head of External Affairs and Campaigns at Which?
Debbie Hutchings - Regional Officer at Unite the Union
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Adrian Roberts - Chief Commercial Officer at LINK
David Postings - Chief Executive at UK Finance
Richard Cooper - Executive Director, Marketing at Cardtronics Division
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Tuesday 18th January 2022 10:10 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Storm Arwen
At 10.30am: Oral evidence
Jim Savege - Chief Executive at Aberdeenshire Council
Mark Rough - Director of Customer Operations at SSEN
Peter Farrer - Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Water
Guy Jefferson - Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Power Energy Networks
At 11.30am: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP - Secretary of State at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Mark Prouse - Deputy Director, Energy Development and Resilience Department at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Monday 24th January 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Union Connectivity Review
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Sir Peter Hendy - Chair at Union Connectivity Review and Chair of Network Rail
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Monday 21st February 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
John Howie MBE - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Babcock
Oliver Waghorn - Head of Government Relations at BAE Systems
Stephen McCann - Managing Director, Optronics at Thales
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Kevin Craven - Chief Executive Officer at ADS Group
Dr Hina Khan - Senior Project Manager at Spire Global UK Limited
Dr Suzanne Costello - Chief Operating Officer at MCS Limited
Jamie Mincher - Chief Executive Officer at Glenalmond Group
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Monday 13th December 2021 2 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Defence in Scotland
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Monday 10th January 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Airports in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Inglis Lyon - Managing Director at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Gordon Dewar - Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport
Brian McClean - Director of Communications and Sustainability at AGS Airports Limited
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Monday 25th April 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
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Monday 16th May 2022 9 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
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Monday 16th May 2022 1:15 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
At 1.30pm: Oral evidence
Angus McIntosh - Director of Energy Futures at SGN
David Wallace - Senior Strategy Manager at Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
At 2.30pm: Oral evidence
Dr Nigel Holmes - Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association
Dr Jillian Couto-Phoenix - Programme Manager at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
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Monday 23rd May 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Access to cash in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
John Glen MP - Minister of State (Economic Secretary) at HM Treasury
Laura Mountford - Deputy Director - Payments and Fintech at HM Treasury
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Monday 31st October 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland
At 2.45pm: Oral evidence
Superintendent Steven Duncan - Head of National Firearms and Explosives Licensing at Police Scotland
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs - Strategic Firearms Commander at Police Scotland
At 3.45pm: Oral evidence
Keith Brown MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Justice at Scottish Government
Paul Allen - Team Leader for Building Safer Communities, Safer Communities Directorate at Scottish Government
Jamie MacQueen - Solicitor, Equalities and Criminal Justice Directorate, Legal Directorate at Scottish Government
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Monday 7th November 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Promoting Scotland internationally
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Monday 24th October 2022 3 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland
At 3.30pm: Oral evidence
Dr Michael North - Founder Member at Gun Control Network
At 4.10pm: Oral evidence
Gordon Matheson - Pastor of Sleat & Strath at Free Church of Scotland
At 4.35pm: Oral evidence
Fraser Lamb - Firearms Licensing Adviser at Scottish Association for Country Sports
Dr Colin Shedden - Director Scotland at British Association for Shooting and Conservation
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Monday 13th June 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Ian Waddell - General Secretary at Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions
Kevin Craven - Chief Executive Officer at ADS Group
Richard Powell OBE - Chairman of the Maritime Defence and Security Group Council at Society of Maritime Industries
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Monday 13th June 2022 4:45 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
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Tuesday 21st June 2022 10:30 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
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Monday 20th June 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Secretary of State for Scotland 20 June 2022
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Alister Jack MP - Secretary of State for Scotland at Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
Iain Stewart MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Scotland) at Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
The Lord Offord of Garvel - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
Laurence Rockey - Director at Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
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Monday 27th June 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The Fiscal Outlook for Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Kate Forbes MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy at Scottish Government
Lucy O’Carroll - Director of Fiscal Policy and Constitution at Scottish Government
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Tuesday 5th July 2022 10 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Access to cash in Scotland
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Monday 4th July 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Clare Jackson - Chief Executive at Hydrogen UK
Will Webster - Energy Policy Manager at Offshore Energies UK
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Bethan Vasey - Energy Transition Manager at Shell UK Upstream
Louise Kingham CBE - Senior Vice President Europe and Head of Country at bp
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Monday 5th September 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
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Tuesday 12th July 2022 9:30 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Defence in Scotland
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Monday 11th July 2022 11 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
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Monday 18th July 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Barry Carruthers - Hydrogen Director at ScottishPower
Oonagh O’Grady - Head of Hydrogen Development at SSE
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Sarah Potts - Hydrogen Commercial Specialist at Storegga
Professor Andy Sloan FRSE - Managing Director of COWI at Royal Society of Edinburgh
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Monday 17th October 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Access to cash in Scotland
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Tuesday 15th March 2022 10 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Airports in Scotland
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Monday 14th March 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Public broadcasting in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Ali Law - Director of Policy at Sky
Jonathan Levy - Director of Newsgathering and Operations for Sky News at Sky
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Chris Bird - Managing Director, Prime Video UK at Amazon
Georgia Brown - Director of European Prime Original Series at Amazon Studios
Benjamin King - Director, Public Policy UK at Netflix
Anne Mensah - Vice President, Original Series at Netflix
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Monday 21st March 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
The Baroness Goldie DL - Minister of State at Ministry of Defence
Damian Parmenter CBE - Director General Strategy and International at Ministry of Defence
Sherin Aminossehe - Director of Infrastructure at Ministry of Defence
David Brewer - Chief Operating Officer, Defence Infrastructure Organisation at Ministry of Defence
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Monday 14th November 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Hans Pung - President at RAND Europe
Professor Keith Hartley - Emeritus Professor of Economics at University of York
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Monday 21st November 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Chris Philp MP - Minister of State (Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire) at Home Office
Nick Hunt - Head of Firearms Policy Unit at Home Office
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Monday 28th November 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Secretary of State for Scotland 28 November 2022
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Alister Jack MP - Secretary of State for Scotland at Scotland Office
John Lamont MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Scotland Office
The Lord Offord of Garvel - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Scotland Office
Laurence Rockey - Director at Scotland Office
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Monday 20th March 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Reuben Aitken - Managing Director, International Operations at Scottish Development International
Dr Stephen Baker - Regional Director Inward Investment, Asia Pacific; Regional Director Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand at Scottish Development International
At 3:45pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Angus Robertson MSP - Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture at Scottish Government
Scott Wightman - Director for External Affairs at Scottish Government
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Monday 6th February 2023 3:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Fishing grounds in Scotland
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP - Minister for Fisheries at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Monday 30th January 2023 10 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
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Monday 6th February 2023 3:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Fishing grounds in Scotland
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP - Minister for Fisheries at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mike Rowe - Director for Marine and Fisheries at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mike Dowell - Deputy Director, EU Fisheries Negotiations and Policy at Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
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Monday 9th January 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Patricia Yates - Chief Executive Officer at VisitBritain
Vicki Miller - Director of Marketing & Digital at VisitScotland
At 3.45pm: Oral evidence
Scott McDonald - Chief Executive at British Council
Professor Murray Pittock MAE FRSE - Co-Chair of the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance at University of Glasgow
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Monday 19th December 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
Subject: Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland
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Tuesday 6th December 2022 2:15 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 2.30pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP - Secretary of State for Defence at Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Paul Marshall CBE - Director General, Ships, Defence Equipment and Support at Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Rex Cox - CEO at National Shipbuilding Office
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Tuesday 6th December 2022 2 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 2.30pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP - Secretary of State for Defence at Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Paul Marshall CBE - Director General, Ships, Defence Equipment and Support at Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Rex Cox - CEO at National Shipbuilding Office
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Monday 5th December 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Fishing grounds in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Elspeth Macdonald - Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Mike Cohen - Deputy Chief Executive at National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
Elaine Whyte - Co-ordinating Member at Communities Inshore Fisheries Alliance
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
David Pratt - Head of Marine Planning, Development and Crown Estate Strategy at Marine Scotland
John Mouat - Marine Biodiversity Team Lead at Marine Scotland
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Monday 12th December 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Liz Cameron - Director and Chief Executive at Scottish Chambers of Commerce
John Davidson - Deputy Chief Executive and Strategy Director at Scotland Food and Drink
Graeme Littlejohn - Director of Strategy & Communication at Scotch Whisky Association
Jimmy Buchan - Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Seafood Association
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Monday 12th December 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Dr Liz Cameron CBE - Director and Chief Executive at Scottish Chambers of Commerce
John Davidson - Deputy Chief Executive and Strategy Director at Scotland Food and Drink
Graeme Littlejohn - Director of Strategy & Communication at Scotch Whisky Association
Jimmy Buchan - Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Seafood Association
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Monday 12th December 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
John Davidson - Deputy Chief Executive and Strategy Director at Scotland Food and Drink
Graeme Littlejohn - Director of Strategy & Communication at Scotch Whisky Association
Jimmy Buchan - Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Seafood Association
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Monday 19th December 2022 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting
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Monday 9th January 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Patricia Yates - Chief Executive Officer at VisitBritain
Vicki Miller - Director of Marketing and Digital at VisitScotland
At 3.45pm: Oral evidence
Scott McDonald - Chief Executive at British Council
Professor Murray Pittock MAE FRSE - Co-Chair of the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance at University of Glasgow
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Monday 16th January 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Michael Matheson MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport at Scottish Government
Susan Stirling - Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Team Leader, Energy Industries Division at Scottish Government
Stuart McKay - Head of Hydrogen Policy at Scottish Government
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP - Minister of State (Minister for Energy and Climate) at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Stefanie Murphy - Director of Hydrogen and Industrial Carbon Capture Directorate at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Alison Conboy - Deputy Director, Hydrogen Production at Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Monday 23rd January 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Public broadcasting in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Robert Specterman-Green - Director, Media and Creative Industries at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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Monday 23rd January 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Public broadcasting in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Julia Lopez MP - Minister of State for Media, Data, and Digital Infrastructure at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Robert Specterman-Green - Director, Media and Creative Industries at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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Monday 20th February 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Storms in Scotland follow-up
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Mark Rough - Director of Customer Operations at SSEN
Guy Jefferson - Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Power Energy Networks
Peter Farrer - Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Water
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Monday 27th February 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Frazer Scott - Chief Executive Officer at Energy Action Scotland
Heather Williams - Training Lead at Scottish Women's Budget Group
Ruth Boyle - Policy and Campaigns Manager at Poverty Alliance
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Professor David Bell CBE - Emeritus Professor of Economics at Royal Society of Edinburgh
Chris Birt - Associate Director Scotland at Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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Monday 27th February 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Frazer Scott - Chief Executive Officer at Energy Action Scotland
Heather Williams - Training Lead at Scottish Women's Budget Group
Ruth Boyle - Policy and Campaigns Manager at Poverty Alliance
At 4.00pm: Oral evidence
Professor David Bell CBE - Emeritus Professor of Economics at Royal Society of Edinburgh
Chris Birt - Associate Director Scotland at Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Professor Hugo van Woerden - Visiting Professor at University of the Highlands and Islands
View calendar
Monday 6th March 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Defence in Scotland
At 3.00pm: Oral evidence
Dr Rowan Allport - Deputy Director at Human Security Centre
Dr Marc DeVore - Senior Lecturer, School of International Relations at University of St Andrews
Dr Duncan Depledge - Lecturer in Geopolitics and Security at Loughborough University
View calendar
Monday 13th March 2023 11:30 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Green freeports in Scotland
At 11.45am: Oral evidence
Charles Hammond OBE - Chief Executive at Forth Ports Group
Bob Buskie - Chief Executive at Port of Cromarty Firth
Malcolm Macleod - Interim Deputy Chief Executive at Highland Council
Richard Ballantyne - Chief Executive at British Ports Association
View calendar
Monday 13th March 2023 11:30 a.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Green freeports in Scotland
At 11:45am: Oral evidence
Charles Hammond OBE - Chief Executive at Forth Ports Group
Bob Buskie - Chief Executive at Port of Cromarty Firth
Malcolm Macleod - Interim Deputy Chief Executive at Highland Council
Richard Ballantyne - Chief Executive at British Ports Association
View calendar
Monday 20th March 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Reuben Aitken - Managing Director, International Operations at Scottish Development International
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Angus Robertson MSP - Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture at Scottish Government
Scott Wightman - Director for External Affairs at Scottish Government
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Monday 20th March 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Reuben Aitken - Managing Director, International Operations at Scottish Development International
Dr Stephen Baker
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Angus Robertson MSP - Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture at Scottish Government
Scott Wightman - Director for External Affairs at Scottish Government
View calendar
Monday 20th March 2023 2:30 p.m.
Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Reuben Aitken - Managing Director, International Operations at Scottish Development International
Dr Stephen Baker - Regional Director Inward Investment, Asia Pacific; Regional Director Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand at Scottish Development International
At 3:30pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Angus Robertson MSP - Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture at Scottish Government
Scott Wightman - Director for External Affairs at Scottish Government
View calendar


Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 27th April 2022
Inquiry Publications - Response to this report

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 27th April 2022
Correspondence - Letter to the Secretary of State for Scotland on the UK Government response to the Universities and Scotland report, dated 25 April 2022

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 27th April 2022
Special Report - Fourth Special Report - Universities and Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 22nd June 2020
Inquiry Publications - Correspondence to the interim Chief Medical Officer for Scotland requesting additional information in relation to Coronavirus and Scottish Care Homes

Coronavirus and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 22nd June 2020
Inquiry Publications - Correspondence from the interim Chief Medical Officer for Scotland providing additional information in relation to Coronavirus and Scottish Care Homes

Coronavirus and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 16th May 2022
Correspondence - Letter from the Secretary of State for Scotland on the UK Government response to the Universities and Scotland report, dated 10 May 2022

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 25th October 2022
Written Evidence - FLR0018 - Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 4th July 2022
Written Evidence - HCC0050 - Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 4th July 2022
Oral Evidence - Hydrogen UK, and Offshore Energies UK

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 4th July 2022
Oral Evidence - Shell UK Upstream, and Louise Kingham CBE

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 19th July 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Gordon Dewar, CEO of Edinburgh Airport, following up on the Airports in Scotland inquiry letter on 20 June, dated 4 July 2022

Airports in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 19th July 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Derek Provan, CEO of AGS Airports following up to the Airports in Scotland inquiry letter on 20 June, dated 24 June 2022

Airports in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th June 2022
Government Response - Second special report - Airports in Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2021–22

Airports in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 13th June 2022
Scrutiny evidence - Note of visit to Cologne, Germany, 7-8 June 2022

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 26th September 2022
Special Report - Third Special Report - Defence in Scotland: military landscape: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Written Evidence - Publishing Scotland
PSI0004 - Promoting Scotland internationally

Promoting Scotland internationally - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Written Evidence - Scottish Government
PSI0003 - Promoting Scotland internationally

Promoting Scotland internationally - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Written Evidence - Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance
PSI0002 - Promoting Scotland internationally

Promoting Scotland internationally - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Written Evidence - FLR0004 - Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 31st January 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Duncan Cockburn, CEO, OneBanks, on access to cash and the OneBanks pilots, dated 25 January 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 4th July 2022
Oral Evidence - Shell UK Upstream, and Louise Kingham CBE

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 4th July 2022
Oral Evidence - Hydrogen UK, and Offshore Energies UK

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 15th April 2021
Correspondence - Letter from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Innovation and Public Finance, Scottish Government, on Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund, 24 March 2021

Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 13th May 2021
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Justin Tomlinson MP, and the Minister for Welfare Delivery, Will Quince MP, Department for Work & Pensions, follow-up to oral evidence session on 18 March about welfare policy in Scotland, 22 April 2021

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 13th May 2021
Correspondence - Letter from the Chair to the Department for Work and Pensions Ministers, Will Quince MP and Justin Tomlinson MP, relating to the oral evidence session on 18 March about welfare policy in Scotland, 30 March 2021

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 15th April 2021
Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, on Energy policy update - North Sea Transition Deal, 24 March 2021

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 15th April 2021
Correspondence - Letters from Christoph Harwood, Director of Policy and Strategy, Simply Blue Group, on floating offshore wind off Peterhead, 5 March 2021 and 8 April 2021

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 5th July 2021
Scrutiny Evidence - Note of visit to Orkney, Scotland, 27-28 June 2021, Renewable energy in Scotland inquiry

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 9th July 2021
Inquiry Publications - Third Report - The UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland

Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 17th September 2021
Inquiry Publications - Fourth Report - Renewable energy in Scotland

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 20th July 2021
Correspondence - Correspondence with Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change at Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, follow-up to the oral evidence session on 12 July, 13 and 15 July 2021

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Inquiry Publications - Response to this report

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 1st February 2021
Government Response - Second Special Report - Coronavirus and Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s First and Second Reports

Coronavirus and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 11th March 2021
Scrutiny Evidence - Welfare policy in Scotland survey, report on what we learned about the experiences of people who responded regarding the social security system in Scotland, 11 March 2021

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Inquiry Publications - Response to this report

Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 25th October 2021
Correspondence - Letter from Debbie Hutchings, Regional Officer, Unite the Union, on Virgin Money branch closures, dated 1 October 2021

Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 1st March 2022
Call for Evidence - Call for Evidence

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Oral Evidence - Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, Edinburgh Airport, and AGS Airports Limited
10 January 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 1st February 2022
Correspondence - Correspondence with Inglis Lyon, Managing Director, Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, on flights between Inverness and London Heathrow, dated 18 January and 25 January 2022

Airports in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 10th January 2022
Correspondence - Correspondence with Rt Hon Greg Hands MP, Minister of State for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate, follow-up to the UK Government’s response to the Committee’s Renewable energy in Scotland Report, dated 7 December 2021 and 5 January 2022

Renewable energy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Oral Evidence - LINK, UK Finance, and Cardtronics Division
17 January 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Richard Cooper, Executive Director–Marketing, NCR, Cardtronics Division, on ATM infrastructure, dated 10 January 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 20th January 2022
Oral Evidence - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
18 January 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 20th January 2022
Oral Evidence - Aberdeenshire Council, Scottish Water, SSEN, and Scottish Power Energy Networks
18 January 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Inquiry Publications - Second Report - Welfare policy in Scotland

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 7th February 2022
Correspondence - Correspondence with Chloe Smith MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, and David Rutley MP, Minister for Welfare Delivery, Department for Work and Pensions, on welfare policy in Scotland, dated 22 November 2021 and 27 January 2022

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 7th March 2022
Correspondence - Letter from the Secretary of State for Scotland, on Government responses to Committee reports, dated 4 March 2022

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 7th March 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Andrew McIntyre, Senior Communications Manager, Scotland, TSB, following-up to access to cash evidence session-customer support, dated 28 February 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 7th March 2022
Estimate memoranda - Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General, Supplementary Estimate 2021-22: Annex A Scottish Government Tables for 2021-22

Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 8th March 2022
Oral Evidence - Fife Council, Midlothian Council, Argyll and Bute Council, and Moray Council
7 March 2022

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Inquiry Publications - Fifth Report - Airports in Scotland

Airports in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Scrutiny evidence - Note of visit to Govan and Rosyth, Scotland, 11-12 July 2022

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 19th October 2022
Special Report - Fourth Special Report - Access to cash in Scotland: Government Response to the Committee’s Second Report

Access to cash in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 31st October 2022
Oral Evidence - Police Scotland, and Police Scotland

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 19th November 2021
Inquiry Publications - Response to this report

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 24th June 2022
Report - First Report - Defence in Scotland: military landscape

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 11th July 2022
Report - Second Report - Access to cash in Scotland

Access to cash in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 20th June 2022
Correspondence - Letter from John Glen, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury, on the follow-up to access to cash

Access to cash in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th June 2022
Correspondence - Policy briefing from Age Scotland on Access to cash in Scotland, dated May 2022

Access to cash in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 25th April 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Ali Law, Director of Policy, Sky, follow-up to evidence session on public broadcasting in Scotland, dated 8 April 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 25th April 2022
Correspondence - Letter from the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, on publication of the Annual Report on intergovernmental relations (IGR), dated 31 March 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 25th April 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Kevin Foster MP, Minister for Safe and Legal Migration, Home Office, on Labour shortages, dated 31 March 2022

Scottish Affairs Committee
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Correspondence - Letter to the Secretary of State for Scotland on Government responses to Committee reports, dated 21 February 2022

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 19th November 2020
Correspondence - Letter from Chief Officer, deafscotland, follow-up to evidence session on 4 November, 5-11-20

My Scottish Affairs 2020 - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Inquiry Publications - Second Report - Coronavirus and Scotland

Coronavirus and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 15th October 2020
Correspondence - Letter from Gillian McGregor, Director, Scotland Office, re: Coronavirus and Scotland: Interim Report on Intergovernmental Working, 7-10-20

Coronavirus and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Inquiry Publications - First Report: Coronavirus and Scotland: Interim Report on Intergovernmental Working

Coronavirus and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 25th March 2021
Correspondence - Letter from Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security & Older People, on publication of the first evaluation of the Universal Credit (UC) Scottish choices, 5 March 2021

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 25th March 2021
Correspondence - Letter from Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security & Older People, on a report the Scottish Government has published on the links between Universal Credit and homelessness in Scotland, 17 March 2021

Welfare policy in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 28th May 2021
Inquiry Publications - First Report - Universities and Scotland

Universities and Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 10th March 2023
Report - Sixth Report - Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Friday 27th January 2023
Report - Fourth Report - Defence in Scotland: military shipbuilding

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 19th December 2022
Correspondence - Letter from Humza Yousaf MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care at Scottish Government on follow-up to evidence session on 31 October 2022 on Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland, dated 12 December 2022

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 6th December 2022
Correspondence - Letter from the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire, the Rt Hon Chris Philp MP in follow up to his appearance at the Scottish Affairs Select Committee inquiry into Firearms licensing on 21 November, dated 30 Nov 2022

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Thursday 22nd December 2022
Report - Third Report - Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence at Ministry of Defence following up from Defence in Scotland: Military shipbuilding on 6 December 2022, dated 30 January 2023

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Scrutiny evidence - Note of visit to University of St Andrews, Scotland, 30 January 2023

Defence in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Chris Philp MP, Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire at the Home Office on firearms licensing regulations in Scotland, dated 30 January 2023

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st February 2023
Written Evidence - Eat, Sleep, Ride, CIC
COL0001 - Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland

Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st February 2023
Correspondence - Letter from the Rt Hon Chris Philp MP, Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire at the Home Office on the publication of the first revision of the Statutory Guidance for Chief Officers of Police on firearms licensing, dated 9 February 2023

Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 21st February 2023
Written Evidence - COL0008 - Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland

Cost of living: impact on rural communities in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th March 2023
Correspondence - Correspondence with Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport at Scottish Government on follow up to hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland on 16 January 2023, dated 23 January and 3 March 2023.

Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 18th March 2024
Estimate memoranda - Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General, Supplementary Estimate 2023-24: Estimates memorandum

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 18th March 2024
Estimate memoranda - Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General, Supplementary Estimate 2023-24: Annex A Scottish Government Tables for 2023-24

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 18th March 2024
Formal Minutes - Scottish Affairs Committee Formal Minutes 2023−24

Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 18th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Alba Orbital, and Craft Prospect Ltd

Scotland's space sector - Scottish Affairs Committee
Monday 18th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Krucial, and EcoOnline

Scotland's space sector - Scottish Affairs Committee
Tuesday 19th March 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence with Rt Hon. Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland on further information on the Scotland Office’s capital funding, dated 19 February and 11 March

Scottish Affairs Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
29 Feb 2024
Intergovernmental Relations: The Civil Service
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The inquiry is examining the role of the civil service in supporting the work of both the UK and Scottish Governments and relations between them. Key themes include: the relationships between officials serving the two governments; what challenges divergence in the governments’ policy and constitutional agendas pose for officials; and to what extent the existence of a unified civil service assists intergovernmental relations.

Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views.

14 Mar 2024
City Region and Growth Deals
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This inquiry will scrutinise the progress and operation of City Region and Growth deals, following up on the Committee’s previous work examining them in 2021. We will explore the lessons learned since the deals launched to understand what has been delivered so far and barriers to their success. We will examine how satisfied stakeholders are with the level of progress, engagement and transparency on the deals from the UK Government.

Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views.

12 Jan 2022
Access to cash in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The non-inquiry sessions will focus on access to cash and financial services in Scotland.

The non-inquiry sessions are likely to:

  • Understand the impact of bank branch closures on Scottish communities and workers
  • Assess measures to ensure access to cash for consumers in Scotland
  • Analyse the viability of alternatives to ATMs and bank branches, including the Post Office network
  • Assess whether the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted weaknesses in the UK’s cash network and/or accelerated the move to digital banking

Access to cash in Scotland survey

We asked people in Scotland what their thoughts were about access to cash. Read our findings here.

6 Jan 2022
Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee will be inquiring into hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland as a follow up to our renewable energy in Scotland inquiry. We want to hear about Scotland's role in hydrogen production and including opportunities for carbon capture utilisation and storage. The focus will be:

  • The UK Government's Hydrogen strategy;
  • Investment in hydrogen in Scotland;
  • How Scotland can become a world leader in green hydrogen for domestic use and export;
  • A just transition from oil and gas; and
  • Any training required for a hydrogen ready workforce.

We want to hear from people and organisations who focus on hydrogen production in Scotland or those with the potential to work on hydrogen production.

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry

21 Jan 2015
Impact of closure of City Link on employment
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

It is expected that the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee will jointly with the Scottish Affairs Committee take oral evidence from Jon Moulton, founder of Better Capital on the closure of City Link

Report (jointly with Scottish Affairs Committee) published 23 March 2015. Government Response awaited.

24 Feb 2016
Devolution of welfare in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This one off evidence session provides the Committee the opportunity to question the Minister of State for Employment on the devolved welfare powers in the Scotland Bill.

The Scotland Bill will devolve welfare powers to the Scottish Parliament totalling £2.5 billion and covering areas such as employment support, disability and winter fuel benefits. It will also allow new benefits to be created in devolved areas and discretionary top-ups to benefits in reserved areas.

24 Feb 2016
The EU Referendum and its impact on Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scottish Affairs Committee hold two evidence sessions to examine the EU Referendum and its potential impact on Scotland.

The first session will take place in Scotland on 9 May, and the Committee hears from representatives of key industries, such as NFU Scotland and Universities Scotland.

In the second session in Westminster on 25 May the Committee hears from in/out campaign groups and UK ministers.

The sessions look at the advantages and disadvantages that UK membership of the EU has historically provided Scotland. It also examines the possible impact on Scotland of the UK either leaving the EU or implementing the settlement recently negotiated by the Prime Minister. A final consideration will be the repercussions on the future of the UK should constituent nations vote for different outcomes.

9 Dec 2015
The demography of Scotland and the implications for devolution inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

Government response

After several years of decline, Scotland's population is now growing, albeit at a much slower rate than in England, and like the populations of most developed countries, it is also ageing. These demographic trends present challenges and opportunities to both the UK and Scottish Governments and they will affect a diverse range of policy areas including health, housing, transport, welfare and the economy.

In this inquiry the Committee will examine what the current predictions are and who is responsible for responding to them. Additionally, in light of the decision to devolve further powers to Scotland, we will ask if there is effective joint working between governments on these issues.

9 Dec 2015
The renewable energy sector in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

Government Response

Much of the UK’s renewable energy sector is based in Scotland and is an important part of our economy. Over recent years the sector has attracted significant investment (over £1bn in 2013) and it now employs an estimated 21,000 people.

The UK Government’s plans to reduce support for the sector has raised concern that any funding changes will have a disproportionate effect on Scotland. The Committee will examine the potential impact of changes to levels of public subsidy available to the renewable energy sector in Scotland.

They will also be looking at what the Scottish and UK governments have done to ensure that the aspirations of the sector are taken fully into account in the development of UK energy policy.

17 Dec 2015
Revising Scotland's fiscal framework inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Smith Commission recommended that more powers be devolved to the Scottish Parliament. While many of these powers are set out in the Scotland Bill that is currently before Parliament, the financial mechanism that will underpin the transfer of responsibilities is being negotiated separately by the UK and Scottish Governments.

Known as the ‘fiscal framework’, this mechanism is arguably the most important, and complex, part of the latest round of devolution. The fiscal framework will determine how much the block grant, Scotland’s primary source of funding, will be affected by the revenue and spending powers that are being devolved under Scotland Bill. It will set out the borrowing limits for the Scottish Government and ensure that the actions of one Government will not cause financial detriment to the other.

12 Jul 2016
English Votes for English Laws inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

In 2015, the Committee took evidence on the Government's proposals to amend the House of Commons' Standing Orders to accommodate English Votes for English Laws (EVEL).

Now that these proposals have been passed by the House for a number of months, the Committee will hold a one-off evidence session to follow up on how effectively EVEL has been implemented.

The Committee will hear from constitutional experts and the Leader of the House of Commons to scrutinise whether and how EVEL has affected law making in the UK and its actual impact on the way that the Scottish public and politicians can (and do) engage with UK law-making.

13 Jul 2016
Scotland's place in Europe inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The overall EU referendum result was a vote for leave, but a breakdown of the vote shows that in Scotland a clear majority of people voted to remain. The inquiry looks at available options for retaining Scotland's EU membership and focus on how Scotland can best be represented in future negotiations.

Terms of reference

  • How will the EU referendum result affect Scotland's relationship with Europe?
  • In light of the way Scotland voted in the EU referendum, what options exist for Scotland to remain a member of the EU?
  • What role will Scotland have in the process of the UK's withdrawal from the EU?
  • How will Scotland be included in the Government's Brexit negotiations?
  • What future relationship with the EU would be best for Scotland?
  • How will Scottish interests be represented in the negotiations regarding the UK's withdrawal from, and future relationship with, the EU?
  • How will the UK’s withdrawal from the EU affect Scottish devolution and Scotland's funding settlement?
  • What consequences and opportunities exist for developing Scottish trade in Europe and beyond in light of the EU referendum result?

12 Oct 2016
Sustainable employment in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The inquiry will examine how employment in Scotland may change in the coming decades and how UK Government will support the creation of quality, secure jobs. The inquiry will also look at how successful UK policy is in protecting people from unfair employment practices.

  1. How does employment in Scotland differ to employment in other parts of the UK?
    a. What are the reasons for these differences?
  2. How might employment in Scotland change over the next 10 to 20 years?
  3. To what extent is sustainable employment in Scotland threatened by unfair employment practices?
    a. How can unfair employment practices be combated?
  4. Does UK employment legislation meet the needs of Scotland, where those needs differ to those of other parts of the UK?
  5. What ambitions should the UK Government have for the future of employment in Scotland?
    a. What measures could the UK Government take to support sustainable employment in Scotland?
  6. How should the Scottish and UK governments work together to manage both the transfer of powers and funding relating to employment support programmes, and the ongoing overlap of responsibilities relating to employment in Scotland?
    a. Have the UK and Scottish governments agreed an appropriate funding settlement for the devolution of responsibility for employment support programmes?
    b. What impact will the devolution of some employment support programmes have on provision of employment support across UK and on the individuals accessing this support?

10 Oct 2017
Sustainable employment in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This inquiry follows up on the work conducted on sustainable employment in Scotland by the Committee in the last Parliament.

The Committee focuses on whether any further action is necessary, following the Taylor review on modern employment practices, to combat unfair employment practices in Scotland and ensure employment legislation reflects modern employment practices. The Committee also looks at how the UK and Scottish governments can work together to improve employment opportunities and standards of employment in Scotland.

3 Oct 2017
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Implications for devolution inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The session examines the process for the repatriation of powers from the EU and the implications for Scotland's devolution settlement.

In its current form, the EU (Withdrawal) Bill contains a number of provisions for replicating EU law into UK law, at the point of Brexit, and establishing ministerial powers to 'correct' legislation.

16 Oct 2017
Work of the Scotland Office inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This is a one-off session to scrutinise the work of the Scotland Office, particularly in the context of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

The Committee will take evidence from Ministers on the effectiveness of the Scotland Office, and the Scotland Office's role in ensuring the UK Government serves the interests of the people of Scotland through the reserved policies it delivers.

13 Sep 2017
My Scottish Affairs inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions


The Committee wants to hear your ideas about what areas it should look into, particularly proposals for work in areas that might otherwise escape its attention.

Proposals for inquiries should outline briefly the nature of the issue that the Committee should explore and why it deserves attention.

The Committee will also accept proposals in the form of videos tweeted using the #MyScottishAffairs hashtag (up to two minutes in length).

When making your proposal you might want to address one or more of the following points.

  • What issues should the Committee be examining during this Parliament? Why are these issues important? In what way are these policies not working for Scotland, or could be made to work better?
  • What aspects of UK Government policy are not working, or could be made to work better, in and for Scotland?
  • What are your views on the effectiveness of the Scotland Office? What could it do better?

The Committee is not able to take up individual cases or complaints.

11 Oct 2017
Immigration and Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions


This inquiry seeks to investigate:

  • What level of immigration to Scotland is required to meet the needs of the Scottish economy? How do these needs vary by sector? How do these needs compare to other parts of the UK?
  • Does the UK’s current immigration framework adequately provide for Scotland’s needs? If not, how could the UK's immigration framework be changed to better meet Scotland’s needs?
  • What is the experience of Scottish businesses in employing non-UK nationals, and how could this be improved?
  • What post-Brexit immigration arrangements for EU citizens would best meet Scotland’s needs?

The Committee are particularly keen to hear from members of underrepresented groups.

Evidence will be accepted at least until the end of March 2018, but meetings and oral evidence sessions will begin in mid-November. Written submissions sent in before then will be able to inform those discussions.

5 Dec 2017
Digital connectivity in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions


This inquiry seeks to investigate:

  • What level and standard of mobile and broadband coverage does Scotland need to achieve to maximise the economic and social benefits of greater connectivity? To what extent do current plans for the rollout of broadband and mobile coverage in Scotland meet these needs?
  • What are the barriers (economic, technical, regulatory, other) to delivering superfast broadband and improved mobile coverage in Scotland? What steps could be taken overcome these challenges?
  • Is the level of funding for broadband and mobile phone coverage in Scotland sufficient given the geographic and demographic challenges Scotland faces?
  • How well do the different stakeholders (UK Government, the Scottish Government, service providers) work together? Are there ways these relationships could be improved?
  • What technology options are available to increase connectivity in rural, and other hard to reach, areas of Scotland? What support is needed to develop and deliver these solutions?

The Committee are particularly keen to hear from members of underrepresented groups.

If you would like to submit written evidence then please get in touch with the Committee using scotaffcom@parliament.uk or call 020 7219 8204.

26 Oct 2016
Impact of HMRC's reorganisation in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee holds a one off session to examine the impact of HMRC's reorganisation in Scotland.

17 out of 18 HMRC offices in Scotland are scheduled to close as part of a UK-wide reorganisation. This is to make way for two 'Centres of Excellence' in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Office closures will take place between 2017–26 and could result in up to 2,000 fewer jobs in Scotland by 2021.

Drop-in centres for face-to-face advice have already been closed, meaning that smaller businesses and individuals already receive taxation advice from HMRC call-centres. However, there are concerns that a reduction in the number of staff could lead to a worse service and HMRC could lose skills and experience.

31 Oct 2016
Scotland and the High North inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The issues the inquiry will address are complex. Climate change continues to have a drastic impact on the environment and wildlife in the region.

The committee will look at the UK's possible role in encouraging the protection of the natural environment, and the vital role of the Scottish renewable sector in cutting emissions. How open should the UK be to the exploitation of natural resources or should it be working harder to protect the unique arctic environment?

If oil and gas extraction continues at the current pace will Scottish firms provide the machinery and expertise? Should the UK look to protect the Arctic Sea from industrial fishing?

If the retreating ice caps open up new waterways, are Scottish ports in a position to facilitate any expansion in trade? What implications will new routes around the High North have on the defence of our territory?

Terms of Reference

  1. What are the key challenges facing the High-North and what should Scotland’s role in addressing these challenges be?
  2. Are there benefits to Scotland and the UK further developing their relationships with Arctic nations?
  3. What role should the UK play in defence for the High-North?
  4. What commercial opportunities exist in the High-North for Scottish industry?
    a. Is the UK Government doing enough to promote opportunities in the High-North and support Scottish industries such as fishing and shipbuilding to capitalise on these opportunities?
  5. What are the opportunities and risks of the UK increasing energy interconnectivity in the High-North?
    a. Should the UK be engaging with the proposed North Atlantic Power System and how could this benefit Scottish interests?

23 Jan 2017
Jobcentre Plus closures in Scotland one-off session
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee holds a one off session on planned closures to Jobcentre Plus offices in Scotland.

The session aims to clarify Department for Work and Pensions plans to close up to 8 Jobcentre Plus offices in Glasgow, and the news that this will be extended to the rest of Scotland and the UK.

The Committee asks the Minister of State for Employment, Damian Hinds, to clarify his plans and set out how he reached the decision.

13 Mar 2017
Inter-governmental co-operation on social security inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee and Scottish Parliament Social Security Committee are working together to investigate inter-governmental co-operation on social security, in light of the new powers over social security which are being devolved to the Scottish Government following the Scotland Act 2016.

28 May 2019
Welfare policy in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scottish Affairs Committee today launches an inquiry into Welfare in Scotland. The Committee will consider the following questions:

  1. What are the unique drivers of inequality in Scotland? Does Scotland have different welfare needs from the rest of the UK?
  2. How well is Universal Credit working in Scotland? Are there issues with Universal Credit that are specific to Scotland compared to the rest of the UK?
  3. What impact has the Benefit Cap had in Scotland? Have certain communities been more disproportionally affected than others?
  4. What is the impact of the Two-Child Limit on families in Scotland?
  5. How effective has cooperation been between the UK and Scottish Governments on the devolution of new welfare powers to Scotland?
  6. What challenges are posed by the DWP administrating benefits on behalf of the Scottish Government? How can these challenges best be managed?
  7. What changes might be necessary to help manage the transfer of claimants and data from the Department of Work & Pensions to Social Security Scotland?
  8. What impact could diverging welfare policies in Scotland and the rest of the UK have on welfare claimants in Scotland?


25 Feb 2019
Access to Financial Services inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee will look at the following issues:

  • What challenges are there to accessing financial services in Scotland?
  • What impact have recent bank branch closures, and the changes in ATM
    funding, had on access to financial services in Scotland?
  • How practical are alternative methods of accessing financial services,
    such as online banking or mobile branch banking?
  • What impact has reductions to the interchange fee had in Scotland?
  • How effective is the Financial Inclusion Programme, at ensuring access to cash
    is available in more remote areas?
  • How effective have financial services regulators been, in ensuring
    continued access to financial services in Scotland?

25 Feb 2019
Problem drug use in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee will consider the following questions:

  • What are the unique drivers of drugs abuse in Scotland? How is drugs misuse in Scotland different from the rest of the UK?
  • To what extent does UK-wide drugs legislation affect the Scottish Government’s ability to address the specific drivers of drugs abuse in Scotland?
  • What is the relationship between poverty and deprivation and problem drug use?
  • What role could reserved social security policy play in addressing problem drug use?
  • How is the drugs market in Scotland changing? How well do current regulations meet the challenges of new trends in drug disruption, such as the “dark web”. Are any changes needed to the current regulatory landscape?
  • Are there other areas of reserved policy which is influencing the Scottish Government’s ability to address drugs misuse in Scotland?
  • How effectively do the UK and Scottish Governments work together to tackle drugs misuse in Scotland? Do the UK and Scottish Governments share best practice, information and policy outcomes to help address drugs misuse in Scotland?
  • Would further devolution of powers enable the Scottish Government more effectively address drugs misuse in Scotland and tailor their approach to Scotland’s needs?
  • What could Scotland learn from the approach taken to tackle drug misuse in other countries?

21 Jan 2019
Immigration and Scotland: follow-up inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

Follow-up session into Immigration and Scotland.

5 Nov 2018
The work of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This is a one-off session to scrutinise the work of the Scotland Office, particularly in the context of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

The Committee will take evidence from Ministers on the effectiveness of the Scotland Office, and the Scotland Office's role in ensuring the UK Government serves the interests of the people of Scotland through the reserved policies it delivers.

22 Nov 2018
Fisheries Bill hearing
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

On the 25th October 2018, the UK Government published the Fisheries Bill 2017-19. The Fisheries Bill proposes to provide the UK with the legal framework for the United Kingdom to operate as an independent coastal state under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS) after the UK has left the EU and Common Fisheries Policy. Some of the key provisions in the Bill are to:

  • Control access by ending current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in UK waters.
  • Set fishing opportunities by proposing powers to ensure the UK can set its own fishing quota and days at sea.
  • Protect the marine environment, and
  • How the UK government and the devolved Administrations will work together on fisheries management.


The Scottish Affairs Committee is launching a one-off evidence session on the proposed scope, provisions and powers in the Fisheries Bill to take place on the 9th January 2019. In advance of the session, the Committee is inviting written submissions on these issues by the 17th December 2018.

14 Jun 2018
City Region Deals inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scottish Affairs Committee holds a one-off session on City Region Deals.

This session seeks to investigate:

  • How does the city region deal process work in practice, from the proposal phase through to agreement and implementation?
  • What role does the devolution settlement play in relation to how city region deals are agreed, funded and managed?
  • How effectively do the different stakeholders (councillors, local authorities, and the Scottish and UK Governments) co-operate on city region deals? How might co-operation between these parties throughout the process be improved?
  • What is the overall governance structure for city region deals and what accountability mechanisms are in place?

30 Oct 2018
BBC Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scottish Affairs Committee is holding a one-off evidence session on the plans for a new BBC Scotland TV channel. The Committee will being hearing from the BBC about their plans for the channel and will looking into:

  • What this channel can deliver for Scotland
  • How it will reflect the views and issues that matter to Scotland
  • What opportunities it presents for Scotland’s creative industries.

13 Jul 2018
The relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions


The Scottish Affairs Committee is investigating the relationship between the UK and Scottish governments.

In particular, the Committee is interested in looking at the following questions:

  • What machinery currently exists to support intergovernmental relations between the UK and Scottish governments?
  • How effective has the UK’s intergovernmental machinery been in managing and mitigating disputes? How might this be improved?
  • Is there a need for greater transparency of intergovernmental relations, and if so, how should be achieved?
  • How have the UK’s intergovernmental relations systems evolved and adapted to respond to different administrations?
  • What lessons can be learned from how other nations manage relations between different levels of government?
  • What new machinery might be necessary post-Brexit, particularly in relation to the creation of common UK frameworks, and how should they operate?

9 Oct 2018
The future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

In this inquiry, the Scottish Affairs Committee seeks to investigate:

  • What should be the priorities of any future agricultural support system in Scotland? Are the needs of the agricultural sector in Scotland different from the rest of the UK?
  • What funding will Scotland’s agricultural sector require post-Brexit? What should future agricultural support in Scotland look like, and what goals should it seek to achieve?
  • How should a future agricultural policy seek to accommodate different sectors of the farming community, especially those in remote and less favoured areas, and crofters?
  • What should be included in common frameworks between the UK and devolved administrations in relation to agriculture? What balance should it strike between having a common UK-wide approach and providing flexibility to Scotland's needs?
  • What should be done to meet the long-term labour needs of Scotland’s agricultural sector?
  • What role can innovation & technology have in improving productivity in Scottish agriculture?

13 Dec 2017
RBS branch closures inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions


The Committee is to hold a one off session on planned closures to Royal Bank of Scotland branches in Scotland.

The session will hear from Senior RBS Executives about their plans to close 62 branches across Scotland. The Committee will also take evidence from the Union and Scottish Rural Action on the likely impact of the closures on local communities and staff, as well as the Post Office on the banking services offered by their network.

16 Jan 2018
Delivery charges in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scottish Affairs Committee holds a one off session on delivery charges in Scotland.

It is estimated that at least a million people in Scotland are subject to higher fees, longer delivery times or even refusal of service. The issue is most severe in island communities and the Highlands where charges can be as high as £18.60 per delivery and delivery times 3 days later than other parts of the UK. Many online businesses use private delivery firms who are not subject to the same service obligations as Royal Mail.

This inquiry seeks to investigate:

  • The extent and level of higher delivery charges in Scotland, and which areas are most affected.
  • Whether consumers in Scotland receive clear information about delivery charges.
  • The reasons why higher delivery charges are charged in parts of Scotland.
  • Whether delivery charges reflect the real economic costs of delivering goods in more remote parts of Scotland.
  • What options exist for reducing or eliminating delivery charges in Scotland.

Tell the Scottish Affairs Committee how online charges affect you:

12 Mar 2018
Scotland and Brexit: Trade and Foreign Investment inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This inquiry seeks to investigate:

  • What are Scotland’s priorities for future trade relations with the EU? How could these be best met in a future UK-EU trade deal?
  • What opportunities will there be, following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, for increasing Scottish exports to non-EU nations? How can these opportunities be maximised?
  • How well do the UK Government’s trade priorities address those areas which are most important to Scotland?
  • What influence should the devolved administrations have over future UK trade policy, and how should this be provided for?
  • How do the UK and Scottish governments promote Scottish exports, the Scottish “brand”, and foreign investment in Scotland, how well do they coordinate their activities, and how could this be improved?

The Committee are particularly keen to hear from members of underrepresented groups.

Evidence will be accepted at least until the end of June 2018, but meetings and oral evidence sessions will begin in mid-May. Written submissions sent in before then will be able to inform those discussions.

20 Mar 2018
ATM Network in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee holds a one-off session to examine the cash machine network in Scotland following an announcement by LINK, the network responsible for 82% of all UK cash machine withdrawals, of a reduction of fees from 25p to 20p per withdrawal. There are concerns that the proposals have been driven by pressure from banks to reduce costs and do not reflect the needs of consumers, with the Federation of Small Businesses warning that the reduction in fees risked the closure of thousands of free-to-use cash machines

This inquiry looks at:

  • The likely impact of the decision on the ATM network in Scotland on individual, communities and businesses.
  • How the impact on rural communities might be mitigated, and the adequacy of the proposal put forward to date.
  • The impact of the reduced charge rate on banks and independent ATM providers.
  • The effectiveness of LINK's consultation and decision-making processes.

25 Apr 2018
The future of the oil and gas industry inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scottish Affairs Committee investigates the future of the oil and gas industry.

The Committee will consider:

  • What challenges does Scotland’s oil and gas industry face, and how can they be addressed?
  • How can the economic return from Scotland’s oil and gas reserves be maximised?
  • What action is the UK Government taking to support the long-term future of the oil and gas industry in Scotland, and how effective has this been?
  • How well do the different stakeholders (UK Government, Scottish Government, companies) work together? Does the current devolution settlement enable all stakeholders to support the sector?
  • How can Scotland maximise its expertise, technology and infrastructure in oil and gas industry to secure the industry’s future as reserves decline? What support is needed from Government to maximise these opportunities?

22 Jul 2010
Video Games Industry in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This inquiry examines the potential impact on Scotland’s video games industry of the recent announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to abolish tax relief for this sector, and to examine alternative financial incentives for the industry.

More than 50 gaming companies are based in Scotland and the industry is a major source of revenue and employment.

28 Oct 2010
Postal Services in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

On the 9 January 2011, The Scottish Affairs Committee published its Report: Postal Services in Scotland. The Committee says that the Government’s assurances regarding its intentions for the universal service obligation and the Post Office network are welcome, but need to be reinforced.

21 Dec 2010
Supporting Scotland's Economy
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This inquiry examines the current economic situation in Scotland and the role of the UK Government, Scottish Government, other agencies and the banks in supporting Scotland’s economy.

6 Jan 2011
Scotland Bill
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Scotland Bill was published on 30 November 2010. The Government also published a White Paper, Strengthening Scotland’s Future, on the same day. The Bill is based on the recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution (the Calman Commission), and will develop the arrangements set out in the Scotland Act 1998.

The Commission published its final report in June 2009, and the previous Scottish Affairs Committee published its report on the Commission on Scottish Devolution in March 2010.

4 Apr 2011
Health and safety in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

An inquiry which looks at the effectiveness of health and safety regulation in Scotland, as well as the roles and division of responsibilities between the different bodies responsible for health and safety in Scotland.

6 Jul 2011
Crown Estate in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

During its inquiry to the Scotland Bill, the Scottish Affairs Committee received a significant amount of evidence identifying concerns with the administration of the Crown Estate in Scotland. On 17 February 2011 the Committee announced that it would conduct an inquiry in to the Crown Estate in Scotland

The Crown Estate Commissioners (CEC) are a public body responsible for the management of the Crown properties and property rights known as the Crown Estate.

9 Nov 2010
UK Border Agency and Glasgow City Council
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

This inquiry looks into the UK Border Agency's (UKBA) decision to terminate its 10-year contract with Glasgow City Council to provide housing for asylum seekers.

31 Jan 2012
A Robust Grid for 21st Century Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

In December 2011 and January 2012, Scotland was subject to numerous storms that caused damage to homes, road and rail infrastructure, as well as leaving over tens of thousands of residents without a power supply. In some cases it took more than 3 days before power was restored.

8 May 2013
Impact of the Bedroom Tax and other changes to housing benefit in Scotland inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

In 2011, the UK’s Coalition Government launched a programme of welfare reform, including reform of the Housing Benefits system.

This inquiry considers how the changes, particularly the introduction of the “bedroom tax”, have affected people in Scotland. In Scotland, housing policy is devolved but control over benefits, including housing benefit, is not.

The inquiry looks at what impact the reforms have had on households and families in Scotland, and also what powers the Scottish Government, local authorities, social landlords & others have to mitigate these impacts and how effectively they are being used.




Patricia Ferguson mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Cross Party Group Publications
Minute of Meeting on 10 January 2024 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets
Published: 10th Jan 2024

Found: Members Jenny Miller PAMIS Laura Rutherford PAMIS Fiona Souter Cara Devaney Lorna Fillingham Patricia

Minute of the meeting held on 13 September 2023 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Published: 13th Sep 2023

Found: Group Members Baroness Stephanie Fraser Linda Bamford Maureen Morrison Dr Caroline Gould Patricia

Minutes of the meeting held on 17 May 2023 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets
Published: 17th May 2023

Found: Programmes for MDUK Councillor Lois Speed Non-MSP Group Members Angela Dulley (Secretariat) Patricia

Minutes of the meeting held on 21 February 2023 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Published: 21st Feb 2023

Found: Maddy Kirkman Marg McNeil Margaret Ellis Maureen Morrison Neil Patterson Nicole Kane Patricia

Minutes of the meeting held on 1 February 2023 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets
Published: 1st Feb 2023

Found: Invited guests Mike Adams OBE, Purple Marina DiDuca, Visit Scotland Non- MSP Group Members Patricia

CPG on Disability Agenda 13 September 2022 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Published: 13th Sep 2022

Found: been received and will be noted in the minutes • Approval of minutes of 7 June 2022 AGM • Approve Patricia

Minutes of the meeting on 2 March 2022 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets
Published: 2nd Mar 2022

Found: Jackie Baillie MSP, Pam Duncan -Glancy MSP, Kate Lock Capability Scotland , Kerry McPhee , Jill Clark, Patricia

Annual Report 2021 to 2022 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS

Found: Iain McWhirter (MS Revive), Keith Park (MS Society Scotland), Thomas Mulvey (MS Society Scotland), Patricia

Annual Return 2022 to 2023 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS

Found: Phil Sully Steven Tait Paul Traynor Karine Whitton Chris Doyle Jason Davies Steve Brown Patricia

CPG Changing Places Toilets 1 June 22 MINUTES (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Changing Places Toilets

Found: Baillie MSP, Pam Duncan -Glancy MSP, Alexander Stewart MSP, Kate Lock Capability Scotland, Kerry McPhee, Patricia

CPG on Disability Annual Return 2022 to 2023 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability

Found: Neill David Nicholson Peter Todd Amanda Foster Diana Winfield Derek Kelter John Grafton Patricia

Annual Return 2023 to 2024 (PDF)
Source Page: Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability

Found: Neill David Nicholson Peter Todd Amanda Foster Diana Winfield Derek Kelter John Grafton Patricia



Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe)
Property Factors - Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday 15th December 2022
Property factors manage the repair and maintenance of blocks of flats as well as common areas on housing estates. This briefing includes answers to some frequently asked questions on property factors. It is aimed at constituency enquiries asked by homeowners.
View source webpage

Found: Scotland) Act 201 1('the 201 1 Act') has its origins in a Member's Bill proposed by the Labour MSP , Patricia



Scottish Parliamentary Debates
National Planning Framework 4
94 speeches (119,414 words)
Wednesday 11th January 2023 - Main Chamber
Mentions:
1: Sweeney, Paul (Lab - Glasgow) buildings such as the Barclays complex in Glasgow’s Tradeston, where one of the minister’s predecessors, Patricia - Link to Speech