Scottish Affairs Committee
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We're a cross-party group of @HouseOfCommons MPs working together to scrutinise the UK Government's work in Scotland. See what we're working on š
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Our session with @D_G_Alexander, the new Secretary of State for Scotland has started. Watch live: https://t.co/M06P3EUO6K
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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're questioning the new Secretary of State for Scotland, @D_G_Alexander, this is his first appearance before the Committee.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Read more: https://t.co/b0RXbONY7a
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Weāve published our report on the future of Scotlandās oil and gas industry, part of our inquiry into GB Energy and the net Zero transition Read it here š https://t.co/W6StzAvvwc
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Could fixed link transport connections strengthen Scotlandās island economies? We've launched an inquiry š https://t.co/ATHd5uWe2G
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Yesterday we heard from Nick McGowan-Lowe, National Organiser from @NUJofficial, who explained how STV cuts could affect the coverage of local issues across Scotland, causing a cultural shift south and loss of connection with communities in the north.
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Our session on the industrial transition in Scotland has started. Watch live:
Today at 9.30am, we're focusing on the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy. We'll be examining how the Industrial Strategy supports Scotland's future economic growth, its identification of eight high-potential sectors and the Governmentās place-based approach.
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Today at 9.30am, we're focusing on the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy. We'll be examining how the Industrial Strategy supports Scotland's future economic growth, its identification of eight high-potential sectors and the Governmentās place-based approach.
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Our session on proposed STV cuts has started. Watch live:
Tomorrow at 9.30am, we're examining the reasons and potential impact of STV's recently announced cost-saving plan. We'll be questioning Rufus Radcliffe, CEO at STV, and representatives of @NUJofficial and @bectu. Read moreš
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Weāve launched an inquiry into securing Scotlandās future: defence skills and jobs. Find out more: https://t.co/bQhcXJUgZk
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Tomorrow at 9.30am, we're examining the reasons and potential impact of STV's recently announced cost-saving plan. We'll be questioning Rufus Radcliffe, CEO at STV, and representatives of @NUJofficial and @bectu. Read moreš
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āJobs from the clean energy industry are simply not being created fast enough, or on the scale needed, to match the mounting job losses from the oil and gas sectorā @PJFerguson18 Read our report on the future of Scotlandās oil and gas industry: https://t.co/W6StzAw3lK
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During our session in Glasgow earlier this week, we asked Phil Batty, Chief Executive of @Glasgow_2026, about what legacy he thinks next year's Commonwealth Games can leave for the city and for Scotland more widely. Hear his answer š
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Our one-off inquiry session on Glasgow's Commonwealth Games in 2026 has started. Watch liveš
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On Monday at 9.30am our session is broadcasting live from Glasgow, we're exploring the preparations for next year's Commonwealth Games, which the city is hosting in 2026. Find out moreš
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Our Chair @PJFerguson18 explains how, in the context of Glasgow's drug crisis, the Government must be willing to follow the evidence regarding the pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF), known as The Thistle. Read our report: https://t.co/wTrjPPFOR5
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Scotland has the highest number of drug-related deaths in Europe and international evidence shows that Safer Drug Consumption Facilities can reduce drug-related harms. We urge the government to follow the evidence from the pilot in Glasgow.
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Scotland's space launch sector is in danger of losing its first-mover advantage due to fierce international competition and lower public investment than its rivals. We're calling on the UK Government to go further and faster to help Scotland realise a generational opportunity š
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