Interests – Local Government and Regeneration Committee, 15 June 2011

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the first meeting of the Local Government and Regeneration Committee in the fourth session of the Scottish Parliament.

First, I remind all those present, including members, that mobile phones and BlackBerrys should be turned off completely as they interf…

Convenor – Public Petitions Committee, 14 June 2011

Our second item of business is to choose a convener. The Parliament has agreed that only members of the Scottish Labour Party are eligible for nomination as convener of the committee. That being the case, I seek nominations for the position.

 

Work Programme – Public Petitions Committee, 14 June 2011

I agree that we should invite Keith Brown to the committee. In view of the nature of the petitions, it would be good to get him here. Did I hear correctly that the plan is to have a meeting in August?

Interests – Public Petitions Committee, 14 June 2011

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Bill Walker, the oldest member present. As such, I am pleased to welcome you to the first meeting of the Public Petitions Committee in the fourth session of the Scottish Parliament.

I remind all those present, including members—I have just …

Caring for Scotland’s Older People – Meeting of the Parliament, 09 June 2011

Thank you, Presiding Officer. I am proud to be the first Scottish National Party MSP for the Dunfermline constituency, which comprises both the city of Dunfermline and a number of surrounding west Fife villages.