http://www.scottish.parliament.uk en-gb http://www.scottish.parliament.uk http://www.scottish.parliament.uk http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50764.aspx A Bill proposed by the Scottish Government to seek, as far as is possible, to limit the likely widespread impact of UK Welfare Reform Act on the poor and vulnerable in Scotland was recommended for approval in principle today. 1 50764 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50689.aspx The Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee is today carrying out a fact-finding visit in Perthshire as part of its inquiry into the Scottish Government's renewables targets. 1 50689 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50687.aspx Scotland’s third largest wind farm and a new hydro-power station in Perthshire were showcased to members of the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee today (14 May). The first of three visits across Scotland, this will inform the Renewables Inquiry. 1 50687 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50608.aspx More than 120 Scottish primary schoolchildren will gather in the Scottish Parliament’s debating chamber on Monday 14 May to test their knowledge of European affairs by competing in a nationwide competition. 1 50608 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50276.aspx The voluntary sector and independent providers of care should have a greater role in delivering integrated health and social care, according to a report published today by the Health and Sport Committee. 1 50276 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50171.aspx The appointment of a chief constable and chief fire officer to oversee the new national police and fire and rescue service should be made as soon as possible, according to the Justice Committee in its stage 1 report on the Police and Fire Reform Bill. 1 50171 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50093.aspx From starting a business in your living room to a multinational company with operations across the world, how best to support and encourage Scotland’s entrepreneurs will be the focus of the 7th annual Business in Parliament event. 1 50093 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/50050.aspx Scotland should get a fair share of Common Agricultural Policy funds and the European Commission needs to be honest about the timetable for reform. 1 50050 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49976.aspx Pupils from across Scotland will debate issues affecting them and their communities as part of an event taking place at the Scottish Parliament today. 1 49976 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49970.aspx Donald Trump Sr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Trump Organisation, today gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee on the inquiry into the Scottish Government's renewable energy targets. 1 49970 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49959.aspx The impact of renewable energy generation on communities and tourism will be the focus of an evidence session, being held today. This session will inform the Renewables Inquiry, launched by the Economy Energy and Tourism Committee in January. 1 49959 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49807.aspx Housing organisations, local councils and other bodies working to tackle homelessness in Scotland are gathering at Holyrood next week to meet MSPs ahead of a debate in the Chamber at 2pm that afternoon. 1 49807 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49750.aspx Construction companies are to be invited to submit fixed price tenders for the possible construction of an external security facility at Holyrood it was announced today. 1 49750 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49563.aspx Tickets for the public gallery will be available shortly for when the Trump Organisation gives evidence to the Economy Energy and Tourism Committee inquiry into the achievability of the Scottish Government’s newly revised targets within its 2020 Routemap. 1 49563 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49325.aspx The Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy ceremony is to return to the Scottish Parliament in October 2013 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Carnegie UK Trust. 1 49325 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49270.aspx The Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick MSP and Elaine Smith MSP have begun a series of engagements on behalf of the Scottish Parliament in New York to mark Scotland Week. 1 49270 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49156.aspx Sir Tom Hunter has been announced as the key note speaker for this year’s Business in the Parliament conference. Taking place in Holyrood on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 June, the focus is on Scotland’s entrepreneurialism. 1 49156 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49093.aspx Scottish Opera is bringing a mini version of Tosca to the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 17 May at 12.30pm. 1 49093 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49065.aspx The reality of life for Gypsy/Travellers is to be examined by the Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Committee as part of an inquiry into accommodation. 1 49065 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49059.aspx Measures to encourage owners of long-term empty properties to bring them back into use will be examined by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Regeneration Committee 1 49059 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49054.aspx “Very unusual circumstances,” surrounding the Justice Committee’s consideration of the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Bill, has meant the committee has prefaced its Stage 1 report with an explanation regarding part 2 of the Bill. 1 49054 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/49035.aspx The Scottish Parliament will tomorrow be asked to approve the nomination of Caroline Gardner as the new Auditor General for Scotland. 1 49035 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/48869.aspx Ultra-long leases should no longer exist in Scotland according to a report published today by the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee. 1 48869 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/48890.aspx Greater ambition is needed for the future of broadband in Scotland, according to a report published today by the Scottish Parliament’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee. 1 48890 http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/48861.aspx The successful conclusion of a three year outreach programme will be marked by a conference at the Scottish Parliament next week on Tuesday 27 March. 1 48861