‘UNEXPECTED HONOUR’ AFTER BEING NAMED SCOTTISH POLITICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jackie Baillie has reacted to the ‘unexpected honour’ of being named the Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year. At a ceremony last night at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh, she took the honour having been nominated alongside Anas Sarwar and First Minister Humza Yousaf. She was recognised for her role in the Rutherglen & Hamilton West […]
Petroineos (Closure of Refinery) | Scottish Parliament debates
Hundreds of families across central Scotland will be anxious today after the announcement of the proposed closure of the refinery. For years, Grangemouth has been synonymous with Scottish industry. It is strategically important for Scotland and, indeed, the whole of the UK, and it plays an important role in providing fuel security. When was the […]
Michael Matheson (Use of Parliamentary Device Abroad) | Scottish Parliament debates
I am grateful to the member for the information that has been given, but I would be grateful if the corporate body could give an idea of the timescale for its investigation into Michael Matheson’s inappropriate use of expenses. I note that the statement says that it will be done “promptly”, but what does that […]
Staff Cost Provision Uprating | Scottish Parliament debates
And here was me thinking that Jackson Carlaw was auditioning to be Santa, but I fear that he might disappoint me. I point out to him that the SPCB has used a figure of 6.7 per cent for average weekly earnings and 6.2 per cent for the annual survey for hours and earnings. However, data […]
Staff Cost Provision Uprating | Scottish Parliament debates
3. To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body how the staff cost provision uprating for 2024-25 will be calculated. (S6O-02795)
