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Graham Simpson MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | RICS in Scotland | Meeting with Ben Macpherson MSP Member for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Daniel Johnson MSP Member for Edinburgh Southern Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian Gordon Lindhurst MSP Member for Lothian John Mason MSP Member for Glasgow Shettleston. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | Scottish Parliament | Ben Macpherson, Daniel Johnson, Jeremy Balfour, Andy Wightman, Gordon Lindhurst, John Mason | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1326 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Hew Edgar | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,471 | To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | 143,412 |
Andy Wightman MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | RICS in Scotland | Meeting with Ben Macpherson MSP Member for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Daniel Johnson MSP Member for Edinburgh Southern Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian Gordon Lindhurst MSP Member for Lothian John Mason MSP Member for Glasgow Shettleston. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | Scottish Parliament | Ben Macpherson, Daniel Johnson, Jeremy Balfour, Graham Simpson, Gordon Lindhurst, John Mason | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1326 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Hew Edgar | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,472 | To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | 143,413 |
Gordon Lindhurst MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | RICS in Scotland | Meeting with Ben Macpherson MSP Member for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Daniel Johnson MSP Member for Edinburgh Southern Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian Gordon Lindhurst MSP Member for Lothian John Mason MSP Member for Glasgow Shettleston. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | Scottish Parliament | Ben Macpherson, Daniel Johnson, Jeremy Balfour, Graham Simpson, Andy Wightman, John Mason | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1326 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Hew Edgar | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,473 | To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | 143,414 |
John Mason MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | RICS in Scotland | Meeting with Ben Macpherson MSP Member for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Daniel Johnson MSP Member for Edinburgh Southern Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian Gordon Lindhurst MSP Member for Lothian John Mason MSP Member for Glasgow Shettleston. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | Scottish Parliament | Ben Macpherson, Daniel Johnson, Jeremy Balfour, Graham Simpson, Andy Wightman, Gordon Lindhurst | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1326 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Hew Edgar | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,474 | To discuss the main issues surrounding the maintenance of Scottish residential tenements - looking at approaches that will urge and assist if not compel owners of tenement properties to have building inspections undertaken on a regular basis. Other issues discussed included establishment of residential owner associations mandatory five yearly building condition surveys and mandatory property factoring. | 143,415 |
Humza Yousaf MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | Stagecoach Holdings Limited | Meeting with Humza Yousaf MSP Minister for Transport and the Islands. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
Employee of Stagecoach Holdings Limited Robert Andrew was present at the Bus Stakeholder Group meeting as Chair of CPT Scotland. One of the topics discussed whilst the Minister chaired the meeting was Low Emission Zones particularly the impact on bus operators of the Glasgow pilot. Issues raised by Robert Andrew in relation to the topic were the timelag before Low Emission Zones applies to other vehicles; whether a Traffic Regulation Condition is the most appropriate means of delivery; the need for planned bus priority measures to be detailed. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1325 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robert Andrew | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland | Scottish lobbying register | 143,475 | Employee of Stagecoach Holdings Limited Robert Andrew was present at the Bus Stakeholder Group meeting as Chair of CPT Scotland. One of the topics discussed whilst the Minister chaired the meeting was Low Emission Zones particularly the impact on bus operators of the Glasgow pilot. Issues raised by Robert Andrew in relation to the topic were the timelag before Low Emission Zones applies to other vehicles; whether a Traffic Regulation Condition is the most appropriate means of delivery; the need for planned bus priority measures to be detailed. | 143,416 |
Colin Beattie MSP | 3 | 28/03/2018 | Orbit | Meeting with Colin Beattie MSP Member for Midlothian North and Musselburgh. | Location: Restoration Yard Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith EH22 1ST | Type: Face to face |
We held the meeting to update the Member on Buccleuch Estate activity in Midlothian. We sought to provide the Member with an overview of the proposed development being undertaken by Buccleuch at Salter's Park Dalkeith. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1324 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Alex Orr; Buccleuch Estate | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Buccleuch Estate | Scottish lobbying register | 143,476 | We held the meeting to update the Member on Buccleuch Estate activity in Midlothian. We sought to provide the Member with an overview of the proposed development being undertaken by Buccleuch at Salter's Park Dalkeith. | 143,417 |
Paul Wheelhouse MSP | 3 | 27/03/2018 | Deja Blue Consulting Limited | Meeting with Paul Wheelhouse MSP Minister for Business Innovation and Energy. | Location: Scottish Renewables Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel 1Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR | Type: Face to face |
To seek clarification on the Island Wind Contracts for Difference process and whether there were plans to assist the Islands with this process - the panel - including Minister - participated in the response. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1323 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Andrew Smith | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,477 | To seek clarification on the Island Wind Contracts for Difference process and whether there were plans to assist the Islands with this process - the panel - including Minister - participated in the response. | 143,418 |
Nicola Sturgeon MSP | 3 | 26/03/2018 | Deja Blue Consulting Limited | Meeting with Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister. | Location: Scottish Renewables Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel 1Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR | Type: Face to face |
To seek clarification of the scope of the review of the Good Practice Principles I asked a question of the panel on the current review of Scotland's Good Practice Principles for community benefit from renewables and the First Minister contributed an answer. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1322 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Andrew Smith | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,478 | To seek clarification of the scope of the review of the Good Practice Principles I asked a question of the panel on the current review of Scotland's Good Practice Principles for community benefit from renewables and the First Minister contributed an answer. | 143,419 |
Joan McAlpine MSP | 3 | 21/03/2018 | Invicta Public Affairs | Meeting with Joan McAlpine MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To update the Member on the progress of Sandy Knowe Wind Farm and plans to submit a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government in the near future. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1321 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Fraser Campbell; Mark Cummings | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,479 | To update the Member on the progress of Sandy Knowe Wind Farm and plans to submit a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government in the near future. | 143,420 |
Miles Briggs MSP | 3 | 27/03/2018 | Macmillan Cancer Support | Meeting with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To inform how Phase 3 of Macmillan Cancer Support's Transforming Care After Treatment Programme is progressing following a previous event the Member hosted for Macmillan Cancer Support on the programme and to ensure continued support of the project from the Conservatives and the Member. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1317 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Gordon McLean | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,480 | To inform how Phase 3 of Macmillan Cancer Support's Transforming Care After Treatment Programme is progressing following a previous event the Member hosted for Macmillan Cancer Support on the programme and to ensure continued support of the project from the Conservatives and the Member. | 143,421 |
Roseanna Cunningham MSP | 3 | 20/03/2018 | The Kennel Club | Meeting with Roseanna Cunningham MSP Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform and David Miller Special Adviser. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To raise matters relating to dog welfare in Scotland namely the use of electronic collars and dog breeding. | Scottish Government | David Miller | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1316 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Ed Hayes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: The Kennel Club | Scottish lobbying register | 143,481 | To raise matters relating to dog welfare in Scotland namely the use of electronic collars and dog breeding. | 143,422 |
David Miller | 3 | 20/03/2018 | The Kennel Club | Meeting with Roseanna Cunningham MSP Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform and David Miller Special Adviser. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To raise matters relating to dog welfare in Scotland namely the use of electronic collars and dog breeding. | Scottish Government | Roseanna Cunningham | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1316 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Ed Hayes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: The Kennel Club | Scottish lobbying register | 143,482 | To raise matters relating to dog welfare in Scotland namely the use of electronic collars and dog breeding. | 143,423 |
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP | 3 | 27/03/2018 | Chartered Institute of Housing | Meeting with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Member for Edinburgh Western. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
We discussed the need to focus on supply of new affordable homes of the right type in the right places highlighting the Horizon report which outlines a shortfall in the number of specialist/accessible homes in Scotland. We discussed issues of affordability in the Private Rented Sector and our 2016 report which shows a shortfall between Local Housing Allowance rates and actual rent and the impact this has on poverty. We also discussed our members feedback that notes affordability of land and a lack of associated infrastructure are the biggest impediments to building new homes and our view that there is need for a mechanism that ensures any proposed development has appropriate infrastructure payments so existing services do not have undue pressure on them. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1315 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Callum Chomczuk; Ashley Campbell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,483 | We discussed the need to focus on supply of new affordable homes of the right type in the right places highlighting the Horizon report which outlines a shortfall in the number of specialist/accessible homes in Scotland. We discussed issues of affordability in the Private Rented Sector and our 2016 report which shows a shortfall between Local Housing Allowance rates and actual rent and the impact this has on poverty. We also discussed our members feedback that notes affordability of land and a lack of associated infrastructure are the biggest impediments to building new homes and our view that there is need for a mechanism that ensures any proposed development has appropriate infrastructure payments so existing services do not have undue pressure on them. | 143,424 |
Nicola Sturgeon MSP | 3 | 26/03/2018 | Zurich Insurance | Meeting with Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister. | Location: 5th Floor St Andrews House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG | Type: Face to face |
Focus of the meeting was to build a personal relationship with a key Scottish Parliamentary Stakeholder and engage with the First Minister as a Glasgow MSP discussing Zurich's operations in Scotland and to request the First Minister's participation in the formal opening of Zurich's new Glasgow office. Other items discussed included Scottish economic development and diversity and inclusion in the financial services as well as the Scottish Business Pledge. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1314 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Tulsi Naidu | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,484 | Focus of the meeting was to build a personal relationship with a key Scottish Parliamentary Stakeholder and engage with the First Minister as a Glasgow MSP discussing Zurich's operations in Scotland and to request the First Minister's participation in the formal opening of Zurich's new Glasgow office. Other items discussed included Scottish economic development and diversity and inclusion in the financial services as well as the Scottish Business Pledge. | 143,425 |
Michelle Ballantyne MSP | 3 | 27/03/2018 | Save the Children Fund | Meeting with Michelle Ballantyne MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To explore in greater detail the issues raised by the member in the recent opposition debate on early years and childcare. In particular to raise awareness of the importance of high quality settings to improve outcomes for young children particularly those experiencing poverty and the role this plays in narrowing the attainment gap. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1313 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Vicky Crichton; Francesca de Munnich | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Save the Children | Scottish lobbying register | 143,485 | To explore in greater detail the issues raised by the member in the recent opposition debate on early years and childcare. In particular to raise awareness of the importance of high quality settings to improve outcomes for young children particularly those experiencing poverty and the role this plays in narrowing the attainment gap. | 143,426 |
Fulton MacGregor MSP | 3 | 21/03/2018 | Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Scotland | Meeting with Fulton Macgregor Member for Coatbridge and Chryston. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
A meeting to discuss our State of Child Health report. The Member was asked to lay a parliamentary question on additional support for learning data and its associated funding in order to highlight the need for data gathering and ensure funding was maintained. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1310 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Claire Burnett; Louise Slorance | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Scotland | Scottish lobbying register | 143,486 | A meeting to discuss our State of Child Health report. The Member was asked to lay a parliamentary question on additional support for learning data and its associated funding in order to highlight the need for data gathering and ensure funding was maintained. | 143,427 |
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP | 3 | 26/03/2018 | Samaritans | Meeting with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Member for Edinburgh Western. | Location: 185 St Johns Road Edinburgh EH12 7SL | Type: Face to face |
Discussion around the suicide prevention action plan that is currently in draft form and on which the Scottish Government is consulting on. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1309 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: James Jopling | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,487 | Discussion around the suicide prevention action plan that is currently in draft form and on which the Scottish Government is consulting on. | 143,428 |
Andy Wightman MSP | 3 | 17/03/2018 | Chartered Institute of Housing | Meeting with Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Greenock PA15 1EQ | Type: Face to face |
To make the case that housing is an enabler of economic social and environmental good and that we need a wider debate about the potential role Housing should play in public policy. I also noted that although the 50 000 affordable homes target is welcome we need to ensure we were building homes in the right places and of the right ensure as well as ensuring private developers made a fair contribution. I reflected on recent research showing that the number of households that have wheelchair need is expected to rise from 17000 to 31 000 in six years. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1306 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Callum Chomczuk | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,488 | To make the case that housing is an enabler of economic social and environmental good and that we need a wider debate about the potential role Housing should play in public policy. I also noted that although the 50 000 affordable homes target is welcome we need to ensure we were building homes in the right places and of the right ensure as well as ensuring private developers made a fair contribution. I reflected on recent research showing that the number of households that have wheelchair need is expected to rise from 17000 to 31 000 in six years. | 143,429 |
Derek Mackay MSP | 3 | 19/03/2018 | FDA | Meeting with Derek Mackay Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution. | Location: Scottish Government office Atlantic Quay 150 Broomielaw Glasgow G2 8LU | Type: Face to face |
To inform the Minister of disagreements and uncertainty between employers and trade unions in the interpretation of public sector pay policy and to encourage the Minister to make requested amendments to maximise the amount of money bargaining units can access for pay negotiating purposes. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1305 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Allan Sampson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,489 | To inform the Minister of disagreements and uncertainty between employers and trade unions in the interpretation of public sector pay policy and to encourage the Minister to make requested amendments to maximise the amount of money bargaining units can access for pay negotiating purposes. | 143,430 |
Richard Lyle MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Ltd | Meeting with Richard Lyle MSP Member for Uddingston and Bellshill. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Defra our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1304 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jim Fox | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,490 | To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | 143,431 |
Maurice Golden MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Ltd | Meeting with Maurice Golden MSP Member for West Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Defra our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1303 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jim Fox | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,491 | To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | 143,432 |
Mark Ruskell MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Ltd | Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Defra our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1302 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jim Fox | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,492 | To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | 143,433 |
Kate Forbes MSP | 3 | 22/03/2018 | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Ltd | Meeting with Kate Forbes MSP Member for Skye Lochaber and Badenoch. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Defra our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1301 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jim Fox Head of Public Affairs Coca-Cola European Partners | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,493 | To update the Member on the various situations regarding the progress and different designs of a packaging Deposit Return System across Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs our Retailer partners. To promote the possibility of establishing a consistent and/or compatible scheme across the whole of Great Britain. Thereby improving impacts on the environment while protecting productivity. | 143,434 |
Graeme Dey MSP | 3 | 21/03/2018 | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Ltd | Meeting with Graeme Dey MSP Member for Angus South. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To update him on the Deposit Return System (DRS) proposals taking shape in Defra and with our Retail partners. How that relates to our discussions on that same matter in Scotland.To promote the possibility of a consistent/compatible system of DRS across Great Britain. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1299 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jim Fox | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,494 | To update him on the Deposit Return System (DRS) proposals taking shape in Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and with our Retail partners. How that relates to our discussions on that same matter in Scotland.To promote the possibility of a consistent/compatible system of DRS across Great Britain. | 143,435 |
Murdo Fraser MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | TESCO PLC | Meeting with Murdo Fraser MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Charlotte Street Partners 16 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4QG | Type: Face to face |
Tesco Bank hosted an informal round table discussion on the financial services sector in Scotland. A number of topic areas were covered including the digitisation of banking and the availability of employees with digital skills and talent; Competition in the retail banking market including prudential regulation taxation and regulation; access to retail banking services ATMS and mobile banking. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1298 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Declan Hourican CFO Tesco Bank; Julian Hartley Director Savings Loans and Mortgages Tesco bank; Judith Revett Public Affairs Manager Tesco Bank | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,495 | Tesco Bank hosted an informal round table discussion on the financial services sector in Scotland. A number of topic areas were covered including the digitisation of banking and the availability of employees with digital skills and talent; Competition in the retail banking market including prudential regulation taxation and regulation; access to retail banking services ATMS and mobile banking. | 143,436 |
John Swinney MSP | 3 | 16/03/2018 | Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited | Meeting with John Swinney MSP Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. | Location: Birnam Arts Centre PH8 0DS | Type: Face to face |
To discuss changes made to one of Stagecoach's local bus services with the aim to help the Member and the local community better understand the reasoning behind Stagecoach's decisions to make those changes. Explanation provided by Stagecoach that very few people used the service and that changes in the service would result in cost savings which would in turn mean that the Company would no longer require financial support from the local authority saving the local authority money which they could then use to provide services elsewhere. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1297 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Scott Hall | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,496 | To discuss changes made to one of Stagecoach's local bus services with the aim to help the Member and the local community better understand the reasoning behind Stagecoach's decisions to make those changes. Explanation provided by Stagecoach that very few people used the service and that changes in the service would result in cost savings which would in turn mean that the Company would no longer require financial support from the local authority saving the local authority money which they could then use to provide services elsewhere. | 143,437 |
Maree Todd MSP | 3 | 20/03/2018 | National Day Nurseries Association | Meeting with Maree Todd MSP Minister for Childcare and Early Years. | Location: NDNA Member Event The Hub 348 - 350 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NE | Type: Face to face |
To inform the Minister of the difficulties National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) nurseries who are not eligible for business rates relief from the Scottish Borders Council and the impact this will have on private providers in the borders. The impact on partnership contracts that NDNA members will have after the roll out of 1140 hours. To ask the Minister when the consultation on the National Standard will be. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1295 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Christine Hamilton NDNA Scottish Borders Network; Mhairi Clark - NDNA Stirling Network; NDNA Dumfries and Galloway Member | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,497 | To inform the Minister of the difficulties National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) nurseries who are not eligible for business rates relief from the Scottish Borders Council and the impact this will have on private providers in the borders. The impact on partnership contracts that NDNA members will have after the roll out of 1140 hours. To ask the Minister when the consultation on the National Standard will be. | 143,438 |
Neil Findlay MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | Alcohol Focus Scotland | Meeting with Neil Findlay MSP Member for Lothian and Anas Sarwar MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Meeting Room Scottish Parliament | Type: Face to face |
To seek support for action to restrict marketing of junk food and alcohol to children. | Scottish Parliament | Anas Sarwar | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1294 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Alison Douglas; Nicola Merrin | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,498 | To seek support for action to restrict marketing of junk food and alcohol to children. | 143,439 |
Anas Sarwar MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | Alcohol Focus Scotland | Meeting with Neil Findlay MSP Member for Lothian and Anas Sarwar MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Meeting Room Scottish Parliament | Type: Face to face |
To seek support for action to restrict marketing of junk food and alcohol to children. | Scottish Parliament | Neil Findlay | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1294 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Alison Douglas; Nicola Merrin | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,499 | To seek support for action to restrict marketing of junk food and alcohol to children. | 143,440 |
David Stewart MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | Sue Ryder | Meeting with David Stewart MSP Member for Highlands and Islands. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
Met with the Member in his role as Scottish Labour public health spokesperson and member of the Health & Sport Committee to discuss Sue Ryder's work to improve neurological care in Scotland and advise him of key issues in relation to progress in this area and to discuss potentially working together to highlight the need for better bereavement support in the future. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1293 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Elinor Jayne | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,500 | Met with the Member in his role as Scottish Labour public health spokesperson and member of the Health & Sport Committee to discuss Sue Ryder's work to improve neurological care in Scotland and advise him of key issues in relation to progress in this area and to discuss potentially working together to highlight the need for better bereavement support in the future. | 143,441 |
Annie Wells MSP | 3 | 21/03/2018 | Sustrans Ltd. | Meeting with Annie Wells MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss Sustrans' work in Scotland the physical and mental health benefits of walking and cycling and the benefits of placemaking community development and local economies. To introduce the Member to Sustrans' infrastructure projects being designed in Woodside Glasgow. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1292 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Claire Daly; Tierney Lovell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,501 | To discuss Sustrans' work in Scotland the physical and mental health benefits of walking and cycling and the benefits of placemaking community development and local economies. To introduce the Member to Sustrans' infrastructure projects being designed in Woodside Glasgow. | 143,442 |
Rhoda Grant MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | Prospect | Meeting with Rhoda Grant MSP Member for Highlands and Islands. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss Highland and Island Airport Limited (HIAL) remote towers project. HIAL are proposing to remove all island based air traffic control towers and centralise at an as yet unknown mainland location. Meeting was to brief the Member and discuss possible ways we can work together. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1290 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: David Avery | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,502 | To discuss Highland and Island Airport Limited (HIAL) remote towers project. HIAL are proposing to remove all island based air traffic control towers and centralise at an as yet unknown mainland location. Meeting was to brief the Member and discuss possible ways we can work together. | 143,443 |
Derek Mackay MSP | 3 | 19/03/2018 | Prospect | Meeting with Derek Mackay MSP Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution. | Location: Scottish Government Offices Atlantic Quay Glasgow G2 8LU | Type: Face to face |
The meeting was in respect of the current Scottish Public Sector Pay Policy with a view to seeking changes and improvements to the Policy to benefit Prospect members employed across the Scottish Government Sector | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1289 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Richard Hardy | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Prospect Members | Scottish lobbying register | 143,503 | The meeting was in respect of the current Scottish Public Sector Pay Policy with a view to seeking changes and improvements to the Policy to benefit Prospect members employed across the Scottish Government Sector | 143,444 |
Pauline McNeill MSP | 3 | 20/03/2018 | RICS in Scotland | Meeting with Pauline McNeil MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS') views on approaches to tackling the housing supply shortage following Labour roundtable on social housing. RICS' view is that the establishment of a Housing Land Agency - an arm's length body from Government - will increase the pace and quantity of housing supply and called on Scottish Labour to support this notion | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1288 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Hew Edgar | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,504 | To discuss Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS') views on approaches to tackling the housing supply shortage following Labour roundtable on social housing. RICS' view is that the establishment of a Housing Land Agency - an arm's length body from Government - will increase the pace and quantity of housing supply and called on Scottish Labour to support this notion | 143,445 |
Lewis Macdonald MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | Royal College of General Practitioners (Scotland) | Meeting with Lewis Macdonald MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To inform the Member of matters pertaining to GP retention and recruitment healthcare system interfaces the incoming new General Medical Services contract and the Primary Care Clinical Professions Group's definition and 21 principles of Primary Care. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1287 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr Carey Lunan; David Webster; Lizzie Edwards | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,505 | To inform the Member of matters pertaining to General Practitioner doctor retention and recruitment healthcare system interfaces the incoming new General Medical Services contract and the Primary Care Clinical Professions Group's definition and 21 principles of Primary Care. | 143,446 |
Ben Macpherson MSP | 3 | 21/03/2018 | Homes for Scotland | Meeting with Ben Macpherson MSP Member for Edinburgh Northern & Leith. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss barriers to development in North Edinburgh and matters pertaining to the Planning Bill in line with Homes for Scotland's written and oral parliamentary evidence. Discussion on the Planning Bill included the need for (a) this to deliver greater (meaningful) collaboration with proper resourcing for Local Place Plans and (b) a strong relationship between the National Planning Framework and Local Development Plans. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1285 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Tammy Swift-Adams Director of Planning; Jennifer Kennedy | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,506 | To discuss barriers to development in North Edinburgh and matters pertaining to the Planning Bill in line with Homes for Scotland's written and oral parliamentary evidence. Discussion on the Planning Bill included the need for (a) this to deliver greater (meaningful) collaboration with proper resourcing for Local Place Plans and (b) a strong relationship between the National Planning Framework and Local Development Plans. | 143,447 |
Brian Whittle MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | Community Leisure UK | Meeting with MSP Brian Whittle MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To raise awareness of charitable sport leisure and culture trusts and their work to improve the health and wellbeing of Scottish communities. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1284 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: David Ferguson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,507 | To raise awareness of charitable sport leisure and culture trusts and their work to improve the health and wellbeing of Scottish communities. | 143,448 |
Tavish Scott MSP | 3 | 20/03/2018 | BP | Meting with Tavish Scott MSP Member for Shetland Islands. | Location: AECC Exhibition Avenue Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8BL | Type: Face to face |
The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Member to Karri Tough and to have a catch up to discuss matters relevant to the North Sea business. Discussed the positive projection for the oil and gas industry as a whole following Oil and Gas UK Business Outlook and the phrase 'determined optimism' used by Deirdre Michie being encouraging. Topics discussed were BP's two new exploration discoveries Cappercaillie and Auchmelvich in the North sea decommissioning and our business in the West of Shetland. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1283 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Tim Smith; Karri Tough | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,508 | The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Member to Karri Tough and to have a catch up to discuss matters relevant to the North Sea business. Discussed the positive projection for the oil and gas industry as a whole following Oil and Gas UK Business Outlook and the phrase 'determined optimism' used by Deirdre Michie being encouraging. Topics discussed were BP's two new exploration discoveries Cappercaillie and Auchmelvich in the North sea decommissioning and our business in the West of Shetland. | 143,449 |
Nicola Sturgeon MSP | 3 | 20/03/2018 | Baptist Union of Scotland | Meeting with Nicola Sturgeon First Minister. | Location: Parliamentary Committee Room | Type: Face to face |
To make the First Minister aware of the churches support for the year of the young person and to inform her of our initiatives including supporting young people in the community by developing leadership skills within church structures training youth and community workers and investing in young people who seek to serve their local communities as exemplary citizens. To challenge the First Minister to introduce means of supporting Scotland's poorest children and to consider the "give me 5" campaign and to thank the First Minister for the consultation on social isolation and loneliness. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1282 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Rev Alan Donaldson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,509 | To make the First Minister aware of the churches support for the year of the young person and to inform her of our initiatives including supporting young people in the community by developing leadership skills within church structures training youth and community workers and investing in young people who seek to serve their local communities as exemplary citizens. To challenge the First Minister to introduce means of supporting Scotland's poorest children and to consider the "give me 5" campaign and to thank the First Minister for the consultation on social isolation and loneliness. | 143,450 |
Kevin Stewart MSP | 3 | 13/03/2018 | Link Group | Meeting with Kevin Stewart MSP Minister for Local Government and Housing. | Location: Broomhall Castle Long Row Menstrie FK11 7EA | Type: Face to face |
To raise awareness of modern methods of construction how it can help increase housing supply and highlight the role Link can play in supporting additional affordable and energy efficient housing in Scotland in relation to Scottish Government targets. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1281 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Craig Sanderson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Link Group Limited | Scottish lobbying register | 143,510 | To raise awareness of modern methods of construction how it can help increase housing supply and highlight the role Link can play in supporting additional affordable and energy efficient housing in Scotland in relation to Scottish Government targets. | 143,451 |
John Swinney MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Meeting with John Swinney MSP Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. | Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Glasgow | Type: Face to face |
To highlight the role of the youth work sector in engaging young people in learning whose needs are not currently being met within the school curriculum. To bring attention to the variety and diversity of practice and organisations within the youth work sector. To bring attention to the work that YouthLink Scotland does with a range of Government departments for example Action on Sectarianism Action on Prejudice No Knives Better Lives Activity Agreements. To request an opportunity to meet with the Deputy First Minister to discuss the opportunity that a new National Youth Work Strategy would bring for the sector and YouthLink Scotland. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1280 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jim Sweeney MBE | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,511 | To highlight the role of the youth work sector in engaging young people in learning whose needs are not currently being met within the school curriculum. To bring attention to the variety and diversity of practice and organisations within the youth work sector. To bring attention to the work that YouthLink Scotland does with a range of Government departments for example Action on Sectarianism Action on Prejudice No Knives Better Lives Activity Agreements. To request an opportunity to meet with the Deputy First Minister to discuss the opportunity that a new National Youth Work Strategy would bring for the sector and YouthLink Scotland. | 143,452 |
Oliver Mundell MSP | 3 | 09/05/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Meeting with Oliver Mundell MSP Member for Dumfriesshire. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To ascertain the interest of the Member in the forthcoming Erasmus+ debate and to identify which Members from his party would be speaking during the debate and to inform the Member that he would receive a briefing from YouthLink Scotland which furthers our organisation interest in keeping participation in Erasmus+ beyond 2020 and to highlight YouthLink Scotland's role in the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1279 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susan Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,512 | To ascertain the interest of the Member in the forthcoming Erasmus+ debate and to identify which Members from his party would be speaking during the debate and to inform the Member that he would receive a briefing from YouthLink Scotland which furthers our organisation interest in keeping participation in Erasmus+ beyond 2020 and to highlight YouthLink Scotland's role in the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign. | 143,453 |
Alexander Stewart MSP | 3 | 20/03/2018 | British Retail Consortium | Meeting with Alexander Stewart MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
Discussed the changing retail market and its implications for town centres plus Scottish Retail Consortium public policy priorities on business rates implementation of the Barclay Rates Review the large firms' supplement Business Improvement Districts and council tax. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1278 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: David Lonsdale | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Retail Consortium | Scottish lobbying register | 143,513 | Discussed the changing retail market and its implications for town centres plus Scottish Retail Consortium public policy priorities on business rates implementation of the Barclay Rates Review the large firms' supplement Business Improvement Districts and council tax. | 143,454 |
Jeremy Balfour MSP | 3 | 19/03/2018 | Camphill Scotland | Meeting with Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To ensure that the Cross-Party Group on Disability held a specific meeting focusing on out of area placements. These are placements where a child or young person receives care and support in another local authority than that where they normally reside. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1273 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Neil Henery; Christine Johnson; Jennifer Leiper; Robert McGeachy | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,514 | To ensure that the Cross-Party Group on Disability held a specific meeting focusing on out of area placements. These are placements where a child or young person receives care and support in another local authority than that where they normally reside. | 143,455 |
Stuart McMillan MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP Joan McAlpine MSP Mairi Gougeon MSP | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh | Type: Face to face |
To draw attention to the recent Erasmus+ funded programme in which Royston Youth Action participated in and the need and added value of community support and engagement in preparing for Erasmus+ activities. To encourage MSPs and other interested bodies to sign the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign pledge. To request that the CTEER Erasmus+ report is shared with the Scottish Affairs Select Committee for their interest. | Scottish Parliament | Joan McAlpine, Mairi Gougeon | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1272 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susan Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,515 | To draw attention to the recent Erasmus+ funded programme in which Royston Youth Action participated in and the need and added value of community support and engagement in preparing for Erasmus+ activities. To encourage MSPs and other interested bodies to sign the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign pledge. To request that the CTEER Erasmus+ report is shared with the Scottish Affairs Select Committee for their interest. | 143,456 |
Joan McAlpine MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP Joan McAlpine MSP Mairi Gougeon MSP | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh | Type: Face to face |
To draw attention to the recent Erasmus+ funded programme in which Royston Youth Action participated in and the need and added value of community support and engagement in preparing for Erasmus+ activities. To encourage MSPs and other interested bodies to sign the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign pledge. To request that the CTEER Erasmus+ report is shared with the Scottish Affairs Select Committee for their interest. | Scottish Parliament | Stuart McMillan, Mairi Gougeon | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1272 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susan Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,516 | To draw attention to the recent Erasmus+ funded programme in which Royston Youth Action participated in and the need and added value of community support and engagement in preparing for Erasmus+ activities. To encourage MSPs and other interested bodies to sign the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign pledge. To request that the CTEER Erasmus+ report is shared with the Scottish Affairs Select Committee for their interest. | 143,457 |
Mairi Gougeon MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP Joan McAlpine MSP Mairi Gougeon MSP | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh | Type: Face to face |
To draw attention to the recent Erasmus+ funded programme in which Royston Youth Action participated in and the need and added value of community support and engagement in preparing for Erasmus+ activities. To encourage MSPs and other interested bodies to sign the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign pledge. To request that the CTEER Erasmus+ report is shared with the Scottish Affairs Select Committee for their interest. | Scottish Parliament | Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1272 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susan Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,517 | To draw attention to the recent Erasmus+ funded programme in which Royston Youth Action participated in and the need and added value of community support and engagement in preparing for Erasmus+ activities. To encourage MSPs and other interested bodies to sign the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign pledge. To request that the CTEER Erasmus+ report is shared with the Scottish Affairs Select Committee for their interest. | 143,458 |
Stuart McMillan MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Conversation with Stuart McMillan MSP Member for Greenock and Inverclyde during the Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee Launch of Erasmus+ Report. | Location: Scottish Parliament EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To convey the purpose and value of Erasmus+ to the youth work sector in Scotland. To promote the value (financially educationally and culturally) of youth exchange and international youth work. To explain the role of YouthLink Scotland as the lead partner of the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1271 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susan Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,518 | To convey the purpose and value of Erasmus+ to the youth work sector in Scotland. To promote the value (financially educationally and culturally) of youth exchange and international youth work. To explain the role of YouthLink Scotland as the lead partner of the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign. | 143,459 |
Mairi Gougeon MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | YouthLink Scotland | Meeting with Mairi Gougeon MSP Member for Angus North and Mearns. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To explain the role of YouthLink Scotland as the lead partner of the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign. To acknowledge the role of East of Scotland European Consortium as a partner in Keep Erasmus Plus; and the need to further explain the benefit of Erasmus+ is bringing to young people in her constituency through sport (particularly football clubs). | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1270 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susan Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,519 | To explain the role of YouthLink Scotland as the lead partner of the Keep Erasmus Plus campaign. To acknowledge the role of East of Scotland European Consortium as a partner in Keep Erasmus Plus; and the need to further explain the benefit of Erasmus+ is bringing to young people in her constituency through sport (particularly football clubs). | 143,460 |
Humza Yousaf MSP | 3 | 19/03/2018 | Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland | Meeting with Humza Yousaf MSP Minister for Transport and the Islands. | Location: Clyde Room Grand Central Hotel Glasgow G1 3SF | Type: Face to face |
To highlight the importance of investment in transport (and infrastructure) data as part of proper infrastructure systems management and informing decisions for future investment decisions. This highlights an issue ICE has been discussing through its recent policy outputs. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1269 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,520 | To highlight the importance of investment in transport (and infrastructure) data as part of proper infrastructure systems management and informing decisions for future investment decisions. This highlights an issue ICE has been discussing through its recent policy outputs. | 143,461 |
Dean Lockhart MSP | 3 | 19/03/2018 | British Retail Consortium | Meeting with Dean Lockhart MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Wedgwood restaurant 267 Cannongate Edinburgh EH8 8BQ | Type: Face to face |
Briefed the Member on the current retail market and discussed Scottish Retail Consortium priorities in the context of the Scottish Budget namely non-domestic rates devolved income tax council tax and the flexible workforce development fund. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1268 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: David Lonsdale | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Retail Consortium | Scottish lobbying register | 143,521 | Briefed the Member on the current retail market and discussed Scottish Retail Consortium priorities in the context of the Scottish Budget namely non-domestic rates devolved income tax council tax and the flexible workforce development fund. | 143,462 |
Andy Wightman MSP | 3 | 17/03/2018 | Common Weal Ltd | Discussion with Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian; Alison Johnstone MSP Member for Lothian; Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife; Patrick Harvie MSP Member for Glasgow and Ross Greer MSP Member for West Scotland at the Common Weal stall exhibition stall at Green Party Conference. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1HJ | Type: Face to face |
We provided a policy pitch for a Scottish National Infrastructure Company and discussed 'How To Start a New Country' a Common Weal book on institutions needed for an independent Scotland. | Scottish Parliament | Alison Johnstone | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1267 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Max Wiszniewski; Craig Dalzell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,522 | We provided a policy pitch for a Scottish National Infrastructure Company and discussed 'How To Start a New Country' a Common Weal book on institutions needed for an independent Scotland. | 143,463 |
Alison Johnstone MSP | 3 | 17/03/2018 | Common Weal Ltd | Discussion with Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian; Alison Johnstone MSP Member for Lothian; Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife; Patrick Harvie MSP Member for Glasgow and Ross Greer MSP Member for West Scotland at the Common Weal stall exhibition stall at Green Party Conference. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1HJ | Type: Face to face |
We provided a policy pitch for a Scottish National Infrastructure Company and discussed 'How To Start a New Country' a Common Weal book on institutions needed for an independent Scotland. | Scottish Parliament | Andy Wightman | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1267 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Max Wiszniewski; Craig Dalzell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,523 | We provided a policy pitch for a Scottish National Infrastructure Company and discussed 'How To Start a New Country' a Common Weal book on institutions needed for an independent Scotland. | 143,464 |
Jeremy Balfour MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | AdvoCard | Meeting with Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To gain support for an amendment to the Social Security (Scotland) Bill that we are proposing along with other third sector organisations that aims to widen access to independent advocacy services. We discussed the progress of the Bill so far and the need for universal access to independent advocacy. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1266 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Arlene Astley | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,524 | To gain support for an amendment to the Social Security (Scotland) Bill that we are proposing along with other third sector organisations that aims to widen access to independent advocacy services. We discussed the progress of the Bill so far and the need for universal access to independent advocacy. | 143,465 |
Christina McKelvie MSP | 3 | 12/03/2018 | Energy Action Scotland | Meeting with Christina McKelvie MSP Member for Hamilton Larkhall and Stonehouse. | Location: Barncluith Business Centre Townhead Street Hamilton ML3 7DP | Type: Face to face |
Energy Action Scotland was responding to a request by the Member for a meeting to discuss her campaign on fuel poverty and Food Banks we simply assisted her in understanding the supply of fuel to vulnerable customers and discuss the possibility of having her campaign rolled out nationally. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1265 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Norman Kerr OBE | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,525 | Energy Action Scotland was responding to a request by the Member for a meeting to discuss her campaign on fuel poverty and Food Banks we simply assisted her in understanding the supply of fuel to vulnerable customers and discuss the possibility of having her campaign rolled out nationally. | 143,466 |
Kate Higgins | 3 | 13/03/2018 | BT Group | Meeting with Kate Higgins Special Adviser. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
A meeting was requested by BT to discuss and update Kate Higgins on the following subjects: A recent publication from Scottish Council for Development and Industry in partnership with BT on the subject of artificial intelligence and automation and the implications for the Scottish economy. To update Kate Higgins on progress in delivering new mobile coverage in Scotland. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1264 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Mark Dames Head of Public Affairs BT Scotland; Alex Jackman Senior Public Affairs Manager EE | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,526 | A meeting was requested by BT to discuss and update Kate Higgins on the following subjects: A recent publication from Scottish Council for Development and Industry in partnership with BT on the subject of artificial intelligence and automation and the implications for the Scottish economy. To update Kate Higgins on progress in delivering new mobile coverage in Scotland. | 143,467 |
Mark Ruskell MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | National Federation of Retail Newsagents | Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
National Federation of Retail Newsagents staff and retailers Jim Maitland Mo Razzaq and David Woodrow met with the Member to brief him on our support for a deposit return scheme to discuss the issues around it and to encourage him to support the introduction of a scheme. To build awareness of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents position and encourage support for a deposit return scheme. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1263 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Adrian Roper | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,527 | National Federation of Retail Newsagents staff and retailers Jim Maitland Mo Razzaq and David Woodrow met with the Member to brief him on our support for a deposit return scheme to discuss the issues around it and to encourage him to support the introduction of a scheme. To build awareness of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents position and encourage support for a deposit return scheme. | 143,468 |
Donald Cameron MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | National Federation of Retail Newsagents | Meeting with Donald Cameron MSP Member for Highlands and Islands. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
National Federation of Retail Newsagents staff and retailers Jim Maitland Mo Razzaq and David Woodrow met with the Member to brief him on our support for a deposit return scheme to discuss the issues around it and to encourage him to support the introduction of a scheme To build awareness of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents position and encourage support for a deposit return scheme. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1262 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Conn O'Neill | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,528 | National Federation of Retail Newsagents staff and retailers Jim Maitland Mo Razzaq and David Woodrow met with the Member to brief him on our support for a deposit return scheme to discuss the issues around it and to encourage him to support the introduction of a scheme To build awareness of the National Federation of Retail Newsagents position and encourage support for a deposit return scheme. | 143,469 |
Roseanna Cunningham MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | National Federation of Retail Newsagents | Meeting in a parliamentary meeting room with the Cabinet Secretary for Environment Climate Change and Land Reform. | Location: Scottish Parliament EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
Meeting between the NFRN staff and retailers Jim Maitland Mo Razzaq and David Woodrow and the Cabinet Secretary to discuss our support for a Deposit Return Scheme and the issues to be addressed about its implementation. To engage with the Scottish Government to ensure they were aware of our support to address concerns that we have and to try to ensure that the scheme when announced works for independent retailers | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1261 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Adrian Roper | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,529 | Meeting between the NFRN staff and retailers Jim Maitland Mo Razzaq and David Woodrow and the Cabinet Secretary to discuss our support for a Deposit Return Scheme and the issues to be addressed about its implementation. To engage with the Scottish Government to ensure they were aware of our support to address concerns that we have and to try to ensure that the scheme when announced works for independent retailers | 143,470 |
Lewis Macdonald MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | Royal College of Nursing Scotland | Meeting with Lewis Macdonald MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
In the meeting we asked the Member what was on the agenda for the Health and Sport Committee. We spoke about safe staffing legislation mental health training community care workforce planning and NHS regionalisation. We asked the Member to consider asking the Health and Sport Committee to explore the implications of the new GP contract on district nurses and to also consider mental health training. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1259 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Theresa Fyffe ; Rachel MacBeath | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,530 | In the meeting we asked the Member what was on the agenda for the Health and Sport Committee. We spoke about safe staffing legislation mental health training community care workforce planning and National Health Service regionalisation. We asked the Member to consider asking the Health and Sport Committee to explore the implications of the new General Practitioner doctor contract on district nurses and to also consider mental health training. | 143,471 |
Alexander Burnett MSP | 3 | 15/03/2018 | National Federation of Self-Employed and Small Businesses Ltd (Federation of Small Businesses) | Meeting with Alexander Burnett MSP Member for Aberdeenshire West. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
I explained to the Member that the FSB was currently engaged with Members in Edinburgh in Aberdeen and in the Highlands and Islands on the subject of local authority proposals for a Tourism Tax. I explained that the clear majority of FSB members had expressed opposition to such a tax and that FSB were discussing the implications of such a tax with both local authorities and the Scottish Government all with the purpose of making the Member aware of the position of the FSB on a Tourism Tax. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1258 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Garry Clark | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,531 | I explained to the Member that the FSB was currently engaged with Members in Edinburgh in Aberdeen and in the Highlands and Islands on the subject of local authority proposals for a Tourism Tax. I explained that the clear majority of FSB members had expressed opposition to such a tax and that FSB were discussing the implications of such a tax with both local authorities and the Scottish Government all with the purpose of making the Member aware of the position of the FSB on a Tourism Tax. | 143,472 |
Stuart McMillan MSP | 3 | 12/03/2018 | AGS Airports Limited | Meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP Member for Greenock and Inverclyde. | Location: Erskine Court PA3 2SW | Type: Face to face |
The meeting had been arranged to provide the Member with an overview of Glasgow Airport's airspace consultation which closes on 13 April 2018. It also provided an opportunity to provide a general business update on the airport. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1257 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Brian McClean | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,532 | The meeting had been arranged to provide the Member with an overview of Glasgow Airport's airspace consultation which closes on 13 April 2018. It also provided an opportunity to provide a general business update on the airport. | 143,473 |
Bill Bowman MSP | 3 | 14/03/2018 | British Retail Consortium | Meeting with Bill Bowman MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
The Scottish Retail Consortium briefed the Member on the changing nature of the retail industry and shopping habits in Scotland current retail market conditions as well as Scottish Retail Consortium public policy priority issues on devolved business and personal taxation and our work towards developing a Retail Strategy for Scotland. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1255 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: David Lonsdale | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Retail Consortium | Scottish lobbying register | 143,533 | The Scottish Retail Consortium briefed the Member on the changing nature of the retail industry and shopping habits in Scotland current retail market conditions as well as Scottish Retail Consortium public policy priority issues on devolved business and personal taxation and our work towards developing a Retail Strategy for Scotland. | 143,474 |
Annie Wells MSP | 3 | 13/03/2018 | Place2Be | Meeting with Annie Wells MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
The discussion focused on providing an overview of the work on Place2Be in Scotland including our policy work. This included Place2Be's view that a whole-school approach to children's mental health is necessary to make a lasting change to health inequalities; the availability of mental health support in schools; and training provision for school staff around children's mental health | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1254 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jonathan Wood; Annie McGovern; Alex Shapland-Howes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,534 | The discussion focused on providing an overview of the work on Place2Be in Scotland including our policy work. This included Place2Be's view that a whole-school approach to children's mental health is necessary to make a lasting change to health inequalities; the availability of mental health support in schools; and training provision for school staff around children's mental health | 143,475 |
Michelle Ballantyne MSP | 3 | 13/03/2018 | Aberlour Child Care Trust | Meeting with Michelle Ballantyne MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
As the Member is the Conservative Party spokesperson on children's issues the purpose of this meeting was to introduce her to the work of Aberlour and to discuss developments and share opinions on the current children's policy landscape. Several specific areas of policy in relation to children and young people and relevant to the work of Aberlour were discussed including: the extension of early learning and childcare; educational attainment and pupil equity funding; mainstream schooling for children with additional support needs; and the needs of parents with learning disabilities. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1253 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Conn O'Neill; Martin Canavan | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,535 | As the Member is the Conservative Party spokesperson on children's issues the purpose of this meeting was to introduce her to the work of Aberlour and to discuss developments and share opinions on the current children's policy landscape. Several specific areas of policy in relation to children and young people and relevant to the work of Aberlour were discussed including: the extension of early learning and childcare; educational attainment and pupil equity funding; mainstream schooling for children with additional support needs; and the needs of parents with learning disabilities. | 143,476 |
Richard Lyle MSP | 3 | 27/03/2018 | Roche Diabetes Care | Meeting with Richard Lyle MSP Member for Uddingston and Bellshill. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss future of diabetes care in Scotland and introduce the role of Roche Diabetes Care. Discussed the differences in pathway for approval of medicines and medical devices and the need for the value of devices to be recognised in policymaking. Discussed the need for policy makers to recognise the value of digital solutions in type 2 diabetes prevention considering population level benefits. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1252 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Conn O'Neill; Kris Jones | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,536 | To discuss future of diabetes care in Scotland and introduce the role of Roche Diabetes Care. Discussed the differences in pathway for approval of medicines and medical devices and the need for the value of devices to be recognised in policymaking. Discussed the need for policy makers to recognise the value of digital solutions in type 2 diabetes prevention considering population level benefits. | 143,477 |
Pauline McNeill MSP | 3 | 13/03/2018 | John Muir Trust | Meeting with Pauline McNeill MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh Eh99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To discuss the Draft Planning Bill and the Trusts concerns. Highlighted the fact that the Bill is 'Silent on the Environment' and lacked an overarching 'Purpose of Planning' statement. Discussed the proposal to remove Supplementary Guidance and replace Simplified Planning Zones with Simplified Development Zones and the implications. Equal Rights of Appeal was highlighted as was the fact that Environmental Impact Assessments should in our view be commissioned independently of the developer but the costs should be bourne by them. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1251 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Low | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: John Muir Trust | Scottish lobbying register | 143,537 | To discuss the Draft Planning Bill and the Trusts concerns. Highlighted the fact that the Bill is 'Silent on the Environment' and lacked an overarching 'Purpose of Planning' statement. Discussed the proposal to remove Supplementary Guidance and replace Simplified Planning Zones with Simplified Development Zones and the implications. Equal Rights of Appeal was highlighted as was the fact that Environmental Impact Assessments should in our view be commissioned independently of the developer but the costs should be bourne by them. | 143,478 |
Maree Todd MSP | 3 | 13/03/2018 | Children 1st | Meeting with Maree Todd MSP Minister for Childcare and Early Years. | Location: Children 1st 83 Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1AT | Type: Face to face |
Children 1st is Scotland's national children's charity with four national services (ParentLine Safeguarding in Sport National Safeguarders Panel and Family Group Decision Making). We also have a number of local services that provide family support and trauma recovery. Children 1st invited the Minister to the office for an introductory meeting to let the Minister know what Children 1st does what services we have and what our way of working is. This means letting her know about our restorative relational approach to developing and delivering services alongside the families we work with. The visit was also an opportunity for the Minister to participate in a demonstration of IFF Kitbag our resilience building tool and to visit ParentLine our national family support service to raise awareness about the way in which the service supports families. | Scottish Government | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1250 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Chloe Riddell; Harriet Hall | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,538 | Children 1st is Scotland's national children's charity with four national services (ParentLine Safeguarding in Sport National Safeguarders Panel and Family Group Decision Making). We also have a number of local services that provide family support and trauma recovery. Children 1st invited the Minister to the office for an introductory meeting to let the Minister know what Children 1st does what services we have and what our way of working is. This means letting her know about our restorative relational approach to developing and delivering services alongside the families we work with. The visit was also an opportunity for the Minister to participate in a demonstration of IFF Kitbag our resilience building tool and to visit ParentLine our national family support service to raise awareness about the way in which the service supports families. | 143,479 |
James Kelly MSP | 3 | 13/03/2018 | Law Society of Scotland | Meeting with James Kelly MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face |
To brief the Member on the Society's views in relation to Scottish tax policy and other areas of mutual interest. In particular to present the Society's views in relation to: LBTT and the current Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Relief from Additional Amount) (Scotland) Bill; the Scottish rate of income tax and potential areas of complication; the need for notification of change in residence people changing residence students and lack of overall public awareness; and the political and practical implications of technical issues impacting on the budget. To brief the Member on the desirability of an annual finance bill and the need for policy partnership between the Scottish Government and Revenue Scotland. | Scottish Parliament | null | https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1249 | Type: None | Lobbyist names: Marina Sinclair-Chin; Isobel D'Inverno | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None | Scottish lobbying register | 143,539 | To brief the Member on the Society's views in relation to Scottish tax policy and other areas of mutual interest. In particular to present the Society's views in relation to: LBTT and the current Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Relief from Additional Amount) (Scotland) Bill; the Scottish rate of income tax and potential areas of complication; the need for notification of change in residence people changing residence students and lack of overall public awareness; and the political and practical implications of technical issues impacting on the budget. To brief the Member on the desirability of an annual finance bill and the need for policy partnership between the Scottish Government and Revenue Scotland. | 143,480 |