Information between 8th December 2021 - 3rd September 2024
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Monday 9th September Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th September 2024 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 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 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 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 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 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 … |
Parliamentary Debates |
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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 |
Calendar |
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Monday 28th February 2022 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Monday 28th February 2022 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Labour shortages View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 28th March 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 31st January 2022 2 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Defence in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 13th December 2021 2 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Defence in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 25th April 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Monday 16th May 2022 9 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 7th November 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Promoting Scotland internationally View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 13th June 2022 4:45 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
Tuesday 21st June 2022 10:30 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Hydrogen and carbon capture in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Tuesday 5th July 2022 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Access to cash in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 5th September 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Defence in Scotland View calendar |
Tuesday 12th July 2022 9:30 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Defence in Scotland View calendar |
Monday 11th July 2022 11 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 17th October 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Access to cash in Scotland View calendar |
Tuesday 15th March 2022 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Airports in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 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 3:45pm: 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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 30th January 2023 10 a.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Promoting Scotland Internationally View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 19th December 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Firearms licensing regulations in Scotland View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
Monday 19th December 2022 2:30 p.m. Scottish Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 View calendar |
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 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 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 Inquiry |
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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:
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: 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. |
9 Dec 2015
The demography of Scotland and the implications for devolution inquiry Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions
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
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
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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.
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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.
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:
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:
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
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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:
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25 Feb 2019
Access to Financial Services inquiry Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions The Committee will look at the following issues:
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25 Feb 2019
Problem drug use in Scotland inquiry Scottish Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions The Committee will consider the following questions:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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:
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:
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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:
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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. |
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 |
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. |
Scottish Cross Party Group Publications |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |