News releases archive

Bill seeking to lessen impact of UK welfare reform in Scotland moves forward

16.05.2012

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.

MSPs see wind and hydro-power in action

14.05.2012

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.

Schoolchildren gather at Scottish Parliament for annual Euroquiz competition

11.05.2012

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.

Partnership should be at heart of health and social care reform, says Health Committee

04.05.2012

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.

Appoint Chief Constable and Fire Officer earlier says Justice Committee

02.05.2012

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.

Scotland’s entrepreneurialism to be the focus of Business in Parliament

29.04.2012

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.

Committee calls for honesty on Common Agricultural Policy reform

27.04.2012

Scotland should get a fair share of Common Agricultural Policy funds and the European Commission needs to be honest about the timetable for reform.

Youth voices to be heard at the Scottish Parliament

26.04.2012

Pupils from across Scotland will debate issues affecting them and their communities as part of an event taking place at the Scottish Parliament today.

Fight to end homelessness comes to Holyrood

20.04.2012

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.

SPCB invites construction tenders for Holyrood external security facility

19.04.2012

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.