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Tom Mason MSP

11/04/2018

Vattenfall

Meeting with Tom Mason MSP Member for North East Scotland and Lewis Macdonald MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Vattenfall Regent Centre Regent Road Aberdeen AB11 5NS | Type: Face to face | To provide information about the construction progress of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre and our views on technical innovation in the offshore wind sector what this could mean for the development of the offshore wind sector in Scotland and how this can contribute towards meeting the ambitions of the Scottish Government's Energy Strategy and Climate Change Plan.

Scottish Parliament

Lewis Macdonald

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1727

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Adam Ezzamel; Natalie Ghazi | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide information about the construction progress of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre and our views on technical innovation in the offshore wind sector what this could mean for the development of the offshore wind sector in Scotland and how this can contribute towards meeting the ambitions of the Scottish Government's Energy Strategy and Climate Change Plan.

['Vattenfall']

Lewis Macdonald MSP

11/04/2018

Vattenfall

Meeting with Tom Mason MSP Member for North East Scotland and Lewis Macdonald MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Vattenfall Regent Centre Regent Road Aberdeen AB11 5NS | Type: Face to face | To provide information about the construction progress of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre and our views on technical innovation in the offshore wind sector what this could mean for the development of the offshore wind sector in Scotland and how this can contribute towards meeting the ambitions of the Scottish Government's Energy Strategy and Climate Change Plan.

Scottish Parliament

Tom Mason

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1727

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Adam Ezzamel; Natalie Ghazi | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide information about the construction progress of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre and our views on technical innovation in the offshore wind sector what this could mean for the development of the offshore wind sector in Scotland and how this can contribute towards meeting the ambitions of the Scottish Government's Energy Strategy and Climate Change Plan.

['Vattenfall']

Alex Rowley MSP

02/05/2018

Golden Charter

Meeting with Alex Rowley MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The following was covered at the meeting: the economic and financial challenges facing independent funeral directors running small and medium size businesses on high streets across Scotland particularly new entrants to the funeral services market.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1726

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Gordon Swan; Suzanne Grahame | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The following was covered at the meeting: the economic and financial challenges facing independent funeral directors running small and medium size businesses on high streets across Scotland particularly new entrants to the funeral services market.

['Golden Charter']

Stuart McMillan MSP

16/04/2018

CARE for Scotland

Meeting with Stuart McMillan MSP Member for Greenock and Inverclyde. | Location: 26 Grey Place Greenock PA15 1YF | Type: Face to face | The meeting was to discuss possible measures to tackle the issue of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) and the problem of online gambling. Specifically we discussed the option of limiting the stake on FOBTs to £2 the Gambling Commission's recommendation to the UK Government that that the limit on the stake should be £20-£30 and the scope for pressure to be brought to bear on the UK Government to opt for the £2 limit. In addition we discussed the possibility of the Member hosting a meeting for GAMSTOP the gambling self-exclusion scheme in the Scottish Parliament to mark the launch of their Multi Operator Self Exclusion scheme for online gambling. CARE has been asked by GAMSTOP to arrange such a meeting on their behalf.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1725

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Gordon Macdonald | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The meeting was to discuss possible measures to tackle the issue of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) and the problem of online gambling. Specifically we discussed the option of limiting the stake on FOBTs to 2 the Gambling Commission's recommendation to the UK Government that that the limit on the stake should be 20-30 and the scope for pressure to be brought to bear on the UK Government to opt for the 2 limit. In addition we discussed the possibility of the Member hosting a meeting for GAMSTOP the gambling self-exclusion scheme in the Scottish Parliament to mark the launch of their Multi Operator Self Exclusion scheme for online gambling. CARE has been asked by GAMSTOP to arrange such a meeting on their behalf.

['CARE for Scotland']

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

21/04/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Member for Edinburgh Western. | Location: Aviemore Highland Resort Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1PN | Type: Face to face | To provide general information about the League's campaigns specifically in relation to strengthening the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act and a new coalition campaign Revive created to campaign for reform of grouse moor management in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1724

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide general information about the League's campaigns specifically in relation to strengthening the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act and a new coalition campaign Revive created to campaign for reform of grouse moor management in Scotland.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Colin Smyth MSP

24/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Colin Smyth MSP Member for the South of Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | General conversation about fox hunting in Scotland in relation to the event the Member was attending and future support for the campaign to strengthen the legislation which bans hunting.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1723

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

General conversation about fox hunting in Scotland in relation to the event the Member was attending and future support for the campaign to strengthen the legislation which bans hunting.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Mark Ruskell MSP

17/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1EQ | Type: Face to face | To provide an update on the League's campaign to really ban hunting and strengthen fox hunting legislation in Scotland in relation to Lord Bonomy's review of the operation of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1722

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide an update on the League's campaign to really ban hunting and strengthen fox hunting legislation in Scotland in relation to Lord Bonomy's review of the operation of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Ross Greer MSP

17/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Ross Greer MSP Member for the West Scotland. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1EQ | Type: Face to face | To provide an update on the League's campaign to really ban hunting and strengthen fox hunting legislation in Scotland in relation to Lord Bonomy's review of the operation of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1721

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide an update on the League's campaign to really ban hunting and strengthen fox hunting legislation in Scotland in relation to Lord Bonomy's review of the operation of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Paul Wheelhouse MSP

25/04/2018

Innogy Renewables UK Limited

Meeting with Paul Wheelhouse MSP Minister for Business Innovation and Energy. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To inform th Minister in his capacity as Minister for Business Innovation and Energy of the current work of Innogy in Scotland and discuss the implications of the Scottish Government's onshore wind statement and energy strategy. Discussion focused on barriers to market including; unused consented capacity community benefit and contracts for difference.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1720

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Alex Murley; Jean Gaillard | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To inform th Minister in his capacity as Minister for Business Innovation and Energy of the current work of Innogy in Scotland and discuss the implications of the Scottish Government's onshore wind statement and energy strategy. Discussion focused on barriers to market including; unused consented capacity community benefit and contracts for difference.

['Innogy Renewables UK Limited']

Colin Smyth MSP

01/05/2018

Scottish Crofting Federation

Meeting with Colin Smyth MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To introduce myself and the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) to the Member and to discuss aspects of the on-going crofting legislation reform for example the proposed two-phase approach to be taken and some specific areas such as Standard Securities. The Member is on the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee which would be taking evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity so it was useful for him to be briefed on SCF members' views of the reform.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1719

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Patrick Krause | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To introduce myself and the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) to the Member and to discuss aspects of the on-going crofting legislation reform for example the proposed two-phase approach to be taken and some specific areas such as Standard Securities. The Member is on the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee which would be taking evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity so it was useful for him to be briefed on SCF members' views of the reform.

['Scottish Crofting Federation']

Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP

26/04/2018

Universities UK

Universities Scotland Convener regular meeting with the Minister for Further Education Higher Education and Science to discuss issues of importance to the sector. | Location: The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | As part of an ongoing series of meetings there was discussion on: widening access gender based violence student mental health the Enterprise and Skills Board the role of UK Research and Innovation in a devolved context the UK Government's Industrial Strategy a "vision" for the sector that Universities Scotland plans on sharing with key stakeholders and the forthcoming Spending Review.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1717

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Alastair Sim; Professor Andrea Nolan | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

As part of an ongoing series of meetings there was discussion on: widening access gender based violence student mental health the Enterprise and Skills Board the role of UK Research and Innovation in a devolved context the UK Government's Industrial Strategy a vision for the sector that Universities Scotland plans on sharing with key stakeholders and the forthcoming Spending Review.

['Universities UK']

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

18/04/2018

Universities UK

Universities Scotland met with Mr Cole-Hamilton member for Edinburgh Western to discuss matters relating to student mental health. | Location: The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | In March the Cross-Party Group on College and Universities held a meeting on the subject of student mental health. We invited Mr Cole-Hamilton to the meeting but a diary clash meant he could not attend. We then offered a follow-up meeting where we could share with him details of what was discussed at the meeting. We also discussed where Universities Scotland was as an organisation in its development of mental health policy. We also discussed the issue of students moving home and transitioning into adult mental health care. We also discussed work the sector was doing to prevent Gender Based Violence.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1716

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susannah Lane; Duncan McKay | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

In March the Cross-Party Group on College and Universities held a meeting on the subject of student mental health. We invited Mr Cole-Hamilton to the meeting but a diary clash meant he could not attend. We then offered a follow-up meeting where we could share with him details of what was discussed at the meeting. We also discussed where Universities Scotland was as an organisation in its development of mental health policy. We also discussed the issue of students moving home and transitioning into adult mental health care. We also discussed work the sector was doing to prevent Gender Based Violence.

['Universities UK']

George Adam MSP

28/03/2018

Universities UK

Pre-arranged meeting with Mr Adam member for Paisley to discuss his return to the Education & Skills Committee and how we as an organisation could support him in his duties. | Location: The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | We met with Mr Adam to discuss changes in the higher education sector since his last term on the Education and Skills Committee. We focused on the work the sector is undertaking in widening access and also how the governance of the sector has changed following legislation passed in the last term of the Parliament.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1715

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Susannah Lane; Duncan McKay; Boab Thomson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

We met with Mr Adam to discuss changes in the higher education sector since his last term on the Education and Skills Committee. We focused on the work the sector is undertaking in widening access and also how the governance of the sector has changed following legislation passed in the last term of the Parliament.

['Universities UK']

Michael Russell MSP

17/04/2018

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Meeting with Michael Russell MSP Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe. | Location: WWF Offices the Tun 4 Jackson's Entry Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8PJ | Type: Face to face | We discussed the potential for environmental changes in relation to Scotland's exit from the EU and to lobby for strong environmental protections in Scotland post EU-Exit.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1714

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Bruce Wilson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

We discussed the potential for environmental changes in relation to Scotland's exit from the EU and to lobby for strong environmental protections in Scotland post EU-Exit.

['Scottish Wildlife Trust']

Graham Simpson MSP

22/03/2018

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Meeting with Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the Planning (Scotland) Bill and explore possible amendments to the environmental aspects of the Bill with the Member and how best take these forward. Specifically we wanted to achieve better environmental outcomes by ensuring better engagement for both communities of place and communities of interest.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1713

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Bruce Wilson | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the Planning (Scotland) Bill and explore possible amendments to the environmental aspects of the Bill with the Member and how best take these forward. Specifically we wanted to achieve better environmental outcomes by ensuring better engagement for both communities of place and communities of interest.

['Scottish Wildlife Trust']

Johann Lamont MSP

20/04/2018

In Care Survivors Alliance

Meeting with Johann Lamont MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Flora Henderson and Anne Hunter from the Future Pathways project met with Ms Lamont in order to raise awareness of this project which is funded by the Scottish Government and helps people who have been abused whilst in care.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1712

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Flora Henderson; Anne Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Flora Henderson and Anne Hunter from the Future Pathways project met with Ms Lamont in order to raise awareness of this project which is funded by the Scottish Government and helps people who have been abused whilst in care.

['In Care Survivors Alliance']

Iain Gray MSP

27/03/2018

In Care Survivors Alliance

Meeting with Iain Gray MSP Member for East Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Flora Henderson and Anne Hunter from the Future Pathways project met with the Member in order to raise awareness of this project which is funded by the Scottish Government and helps people who have been abused whilst in care.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1711

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Flora Henderson; Anne Hunter | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Flora Henderson and Anne Hunter from the Future Pathways project met with the Member in order to raise awareness of this project which is funded by the Scottish Government and helps people who have been abused whilst in care.

['In Care Survivors Alliance']

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

21/03/2018

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Meeting with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Member for Edinburgh Western. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To bring to Members' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with Members the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1710

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr Eric Carlin; Felicity Garvie | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To bring to Members' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with Members the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

['Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh']

Bob Doris MSP

21/03/2018

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Meeting with Bob Doris MSP Member for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To bring to Members' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with Members' the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1709

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr Eric Carlin | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To bring to Members' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with Members' the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

['Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh']

Miles Briggs MSP

21/03/2018

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Meeting with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To bring to MSPs' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with MSPs the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1708

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr Eric Carlin; Felicity Garvie | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To bring to MSPs' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with MSPs the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

['Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh']

Maureen Watt MSP

21/03/2018

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Meeting with Maureen Watt MSP Minister for Mental Health. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To bring to MSPs' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with MSPs the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1707

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr Eric Carlin | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To bring to MSPs' attention new research and infographics on gender & alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with MSPs the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

['Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh']

Miles Briggs MSP

19/04/2018

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Meeting with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian and Brian Whittle MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Attendees discussed a range of issues including the College's views on issues relating to medical negligence including recent court cases the College's Response to the Williams Review and the current work of the College in relation to medical consent. The meeting also discussed the progress of the Safe Staffing Bill and future legislation on organ donation drawing attention to the College's previous public statements on this issue and the possible impact of Brexit on health and social care.

Scottish Parliament

Brian Whittle

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1706

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Fellows; Cara MacDowall | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Attendees discussed a range of issues including the College's views on issues relating to medical negligence including recent court cases the College's Response to the Williams Review and the current work of the College in relation to medical consent. The meeting also discussed the progress of the Safe Staffing Bill and future legislation on organ donation drawing attention to the College's previous public statements on this issue and the possible impact of Brexit on health and social care.

['Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow']

Brian Whittle MSP

19/04/2018

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Meeting with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian and Brian Whittle MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Attendees discussed a range of issues including the College's views on issues relating to medical negligence including recent court cases the College's Response to the Williams Review and the current work of the College in relation to medical consent. The meeting also discussed the progress of the Safe Staffing Bill and future legislation on organ donation drawing attention to the College's previous public statements on this issue and the possible impact of Brexit on health and social care.

Scottish Parliament

Miles Briggs

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1706

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Fellows; Cara MacDowall | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Attendees discussed a range of issues including the College's views on issues relating to medical negligence including recent court cases the College's Response to the Williams Review and the current work of the College in relation to medical consent. The meeting also discussed the progress of the Safe Staffing Bill and future legislation on organ donation drawing attention to the College's previous public statements on this issue and the possible impact of Brexit on health and social care.

['Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow']

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

20/04/2018

Chartered Institute of Housing

Meeting with Alex Cole Hamilton MSP Member for Edinburgh Western. | Location: MacDonald Aviemore Resort PH22 1PN | Type: Face to face | We discussed the need to build the right types of homes in the right places to meet a variety of housing needs including those of people with a disability. I emphasised the value of investing in housing in terms of better health and wellbeing saving money for the NHS preventing homelessness and reoffending on release from prison and to give people a stable base for educational attainment and employment. We also discussed challenges created by the roll out of Universal Credit leaving claimants for long periods of time with no income at the start of their claim.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1705

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Ashley Campbell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

We discussed the need to build the right types of homes in the right places to meet a variety of housing needs including those of people with a disability. I emphasised the value of investing in housing in terms of better health and wellbeing saving money for the National Health Service preventing homelessness and reoffending on release from prison and to give people a stable base for educational attainment and employment. We also discussed challenges created by the roll out of Universal Credit leaving claimants for long periods of time with no income at the start of their claim.

['Chartered Institute of Housing']

Kevin Stewart MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Kevin Stewart MSP Minister for Local Government and Housing. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the Planning Bill mainly the need for early and meaningful community participation in Local Development Plans and Local Place Plans.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1703

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the Planning Bill mainly the need for early and meaningful community participation in Local Development Plans and Local Place Plans.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Rachael Hamilton MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Rachael Hamilton MSP Member for Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the need for intergenerational engagement and the role of all ages in shaping their places.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1702

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the need for intergenerational engagement and the role of all ages in shaping their places.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Michelle Ballantyne MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Michelle Ballantyne MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the role of elected members in the planning system the role of young people renewable energy infrastructure Local Development Plans and community engagement.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1701

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the role of elected members in the planning system the role of young people renewable energy infrastructure Local Development Plans and community engagement.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Jeane Freeman MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Jeane Freeman MSP Minister for Social Security. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed social isolation in place in the context of the Scottish Government's social isolation consultation and the Planning Bill.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1700

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed social isolation in place in the context of the Scottish Government's social isolation consultation and the Planning Bill.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Neil Bibby MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Neil Bibby MSP Member for West Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed permitted development rights in the planning system telecoms infrastructure and community engagement.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1699

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed permitted development rights in the planning system telecoms infrastructure and community engagement.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Margaret Mitchell MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Margaret Mitchell MSP Member for Central Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed community engagement in the planning system.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1698

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed community engagement in the planning system.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Miles Briggs MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the role of young people in decision-making in their place.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1697

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the role of young people in decision-making in their place.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Tom Mason MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Tom Mason MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the role of planning in delivering infrastructure.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1696

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed the role of planning in delivering infrastructure.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Gordon MacDonald MSP

19/04/2018

Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland

Meeting with Gordon MacDonald MSP Member for Edinburgh Pentlands. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed community councils community engagement funding and resources for communities in the planning system.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1695

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Kelly Forbes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Alliance for People and Place

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the new legislation being brought forward in the Planning Bill. Discussed community councils community engagement funding and resources for communities in the planning system.

['Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland']

Michael Russell MSP

17/04/2018

UPS

Meeting with Michael Russell MSP Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Introductory meeting to discuss UPS's presence in Scotland and give an overview of our operations. We also discussed UPS's position on Brexit specifically our support for a transitional period and for simplified customs arrangements as well as the work we are doing to engage and support the Air Quality Plans being developed for key cities in Scotland.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1694

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Richard Currie ; Sarah Bell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: UPS

Scottish lobbying register

Introductory meeting to discuss UPS's presence in Scotland and give an overview of our operations. We also discussed UPS's position on Brexit specifically our support for a transitional period and for simplified customs arrangements as well as the work we are doing to engage and support the Air Quality Plans being developed for key cities in Scotland.

['UPS']

Jeremy Balfour MSP

17/04/2018

UPS

Meeting with Jeremy Balfour MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Introductory meeting to discuss UPS's presence in Scotland and give an overview of our operations. We also discussed UPS's position on Brexit specifically our support for a transitional period and for simplified customs arrangements as well as the work we are doing to engage and support the Air Quality Plans being developed for key cities in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1693

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Richard Currie ; Sarah Bell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: UPS

Scottish lobbying register

Introductory meeting to discuss UPS's presence in Scotland and give an overview of our operations. We also discussed UPS's position on Brexit specifically our support for a transitional period and for simplified customs arrangements as well as the work we are doing to engage and support the Air Quality Plans being developed for key cities in Scotland.

['UPS']

Willie Rennie MSP

17/04/2018

UPS

Meeting with Willie Rennie MSP Member for North East Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Meeting to discuss UPS's presence in Scotland and to give an overview of our operations. We also discussed UPS's position on Brexit specifically our support for a transitional period and simplified customs arrangements as well as the work we are doing to engage in the Air Quality plans being outlined for key cities in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1692

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Richard Currie; Sarah Bell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: UPS

Scottish lobbying register

Meeting to discuss UPS's presence in Scotland and to give an overview of our operations. We also discussed UPS's position on Brexit specifically our support for a transitional period and simplified customs arrangements as well as the work we are doing to engage in the Air Quality plans being outlined for key cities in Scotland.

['UPS']

Tom Arthur MSP

20/04/2018

Home Instead Senior Care Renfrewshire

Meeting with Tom Arthur MSP Member for Renfrewshire South. | Location: The Foundry Main Street Barrhead G78 1SW | Type: Face to face | I introduced myself to the Member and talked about my progress in setting up a new Care at Home Support Service in Renfrewshire. The business is called Home Instead Senior Care. I mentioned that we are planning on holding an Open Day in our Home Instead Senior Care office in the Renfrew Road to which the Member would be welcome if he could attend.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1691

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Paul Armstrong | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

I introduced myself to the Member and talked about my progress in setting up a new Care at Home Support Service in Renfrewshire. The business is called Home Instead Senior Care. I mentioned that we are planning on holding an Open Day in our Home Instead Senior Care office in the Renfrew Road to which the Member would be welcome if he could attend.

['Home Instead Senior Care Renfrewshire']

Colin McAllister

30/04/2018

Save the Children Fund

Meeting with Colin McAllister Special Adviser. | Location: St Andrews House Edinburgh EH1 3DG | Type: Face to face | To discuss our policy work on early learning and childcare particularly on the quality of provision uptake of places by eligible two year olds and childcare subsidies via Universal Credit and tax free childcare. The meeting was also to make the Special Adviser aware of Save the Children's recent announcement of a voluntary withdrawal from new funding bids to the Department for International Development following the launch of the Charity Commission's Statutory Inquiry into historic cases of alleged misconduct at Save the Children UK's headquarters.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1689

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Vicky Crichton | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss our policy work on early learning and childcare particularly on the quality of provision uptake of places by eligible two year olds and childcare subsidies via Universal Credit and tax free childcare. The meeting was also to make the Special Adviser aware of Save the Children's recent announcement of a voluntary withdrawal from new funding bids to the Department for International Development following the launch of the Charity Commission's Statutory Inquiry into historic cases of alleged misconduct at Save the Children UK's headquarters.

['Save the Children Fund']

Emma Harper MSP

17/04/2018

British Ecological Society

Meeting with Emma Harper MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced her to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager for the BES explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1688

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Maggie Keegan; Amy Patfield | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced her to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager for the BES explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training.

['British Ecological Society']

Finlay Carson MSP

17/04/2018

British Ecological Society

Meeting with Finlay Carson MSP Member for Galloway and West Dumfries. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Memebr about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced him to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager for the BES explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training. The Policy Officer in Scotland also discussed with Finlay Carson MSP her plans to try and provide evidence to the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee from the BES members in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1687

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Maggie Keegan; Amy Patfield | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Memebr about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced him to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager for the BES explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training. The Policy Officer in Scotland also discussed with Finlay Carson MSP her plans to try and provide evidence to the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee from the BES members in Scotland.

['British Ecological Society']

Jeane Freeman MSP

20/03/2018

Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)

Meeting with Jeane Freeman MSP Minister for Social Security. | Location: Scottish Government 5 Atlantic Quay 150 Broomielaw Glasgow G2 8LU | Type: Face to face | To discuss how the amendments and potential policy changes to social security would impact on staff and the general public. The meeting was also part of maintaining a dialogue with the Minister on behalf of members working in the Scottish Government and the DWP (who currently administer the benefits). We also discussed with the Minister the implications of the amendments to the social security bill at stage 2 and the planned amendments for stage 3.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1686

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Helen Flanagan | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss how the amendments and potential policy changes to social security would impact on staff and the general public. The meeting was also part of maintaining a dialogue with the Minister on behalf of members working in the Scottish Government and the DWP (who currently administer the benefits). We also discussed with the Minister the implications of the amendments to the social security bill at stage 2 and the planned amendments for stage 3.

['Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)']

Pauline McNeill MSP

27/03/2018

Chartered Institute of Housing

Meeting with Pauline McNeill MSP Member for Glasgow. | 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. The need to think beyond the current target for a long term plan for supplying the homes we need. We discussed issues of affordability in the Private Rented Sector and shared CIH Mind the Gap report which shows a shortfall between Local Housing Allowance rates and actual rent. We explained that further work is being undertaken with Crisis. Improving the condition of private rented homes and increasing professionalism in the sector is a priority for CIH. We discussed Labour's emerging thinking around introducing a new form of rent control.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1684

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Callum Chomczuk; Ashley Campbell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

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. The need to think beyond the current target for a long term plan for supplying the homes we need. We discussed issues of affordability in the Private Rented Sector and shared CIH Mind the Gap report which shows a shortfall between Local Housing Allowance rates and actual rent. We explained that further work is being undertaken with Crisis. Improving the condition of private rented homes and increasing professionalism in the sector is a priority for CIH. We discussed Labour's emerging thinking around introducing a new form of rent control.

['Chartered Institute of Housing']

Daniel Johnson MSP

26/04/2018

John Muir Trust

Meeting with Daniel Johnson MSP Member for Edinburgh Southern. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH991SP | 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 borne by them.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1683

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Low | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

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 borne by them.

['John Muir Trust']

David Miller

15/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with David Miller Special Adviser. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To provide information about footage due to be released exposing mountain hare slaughter in the Highlands

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1681

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide information about footage due to be released exposing mountain hare slaughter in the Highlands

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Patrick Harvie MSP

17/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Patrick Harvie MSP Member for the Glasgow. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1EQ | Type: Face to face | General conversation giving overview of League's campaigning in Scotland. This included details of its campaign to really ban fox hunting in Scotland centred around amendments to strengthen the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act and information about a new campaign Revive which has been created as a coalition to campaign for reform to grouse moor management in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1680

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

General conversation giving overview of League's campaigning in Scotland. This included details of its campaign to really ban fox hunting in Scotland centred around amendments to strengthen the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act and information about a new campaign Revive which has been created as a coalition to campaign for reform to grouse moor management in Scotland.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Andy Wightman MSP

17/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Andy Wightman MSP Member for the Lothian. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1EQ | Type: Face to face | To provide information about a new coalition campaign Revive which is being created to reform grouse moor management in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1679

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide information about a new coalition campaign Revive which is being created to reform grouse moor management in Scotland.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Alison Johnstone MSP

17/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Alison Johnstone MSP Member for the Lothian. | Location: Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1EQ | Type: Face to face | To provide an update on the League's campaign to really ban hunting and strengthen fox hunting legislation in Scotland in relation to Lord Bonomy's review of the operation of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1678

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To provide an update on the League's campaign to really ban hunting and strengthen fox hunting legislation in Scotland in relation to Lord Bonomy's review of the operation of the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Alison Johnstone MSP

24/03/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Alison Johnstone MSP Member for the Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | General conversation about fox hunting in Scotland in relation to the event the Member was attending and future support for the campaign to strengthen the legislation which bans hunting.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1677

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

General conversation about fox hunting in Scotland in relation to the event the Member was attending and future support for the campaign to strengthen the legislation which bans hunting.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

Willie Rennie MSP

21/04/2018

League Against Cruel Sports

Meeting with Willie Rennie MSP Member for North East Fife | Location: Aviemore Highland Resort Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1PN | Type: Face to face | To ascertain what support the Member as an individual and the Liberal Democrat party as a whole would be prepared to give to the League's campaigns specifically in relation to strengthening the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act and for a new coalition campaign Revive created to campaign for reform of grouse moor management in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1676

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Robbie Marsland | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To ascertain what support the Member as an individual and the Liberal Democrat party as a whole would be prepared to give to the League's campaigns specifically in relation to strengthening the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act and for a new coalition campaign Revive created to campaign for reform of grouse moor management in Scotland.

['League Against Cruel Sports']

James Kelly MSP

27/04/2018

LGBT Youth Scotland

Meeting to discuss the gender recognition consultation and the asks of the gender recognition youth commission with James Kelly MSP Member of Glasgow. | Location: LGBT Youth Scotland 3/2 30 Bell Street 33ingleby Drive G1 1LG | Type: Face to face | Deva MacGinty from LGBT Youth Scotland Vic Valentine from Scottish Transgender Alliance and three young people from the Youth Commission on Gender Recognition met with James Kelly MSP to discuss their asks for the gender recognition consultation. The three asks were; - Legal recognition of non-binary identities - removal of psychiatric diagnosis and having the process of obtaining gender recognition be through self-declaration instead. - Lowering the age of applying for gender recognition to 16 to make it more inline with other Scottish Legislation and rights afforded to 16 year olds.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1675

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Deva MacGinty | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Deva MacGinty from LGBT Youth Scotland Vic Valentine from Scottish Transgender Alliance and three young people from the Youth Commission on Gender Recognition met with James Kelly MSP to discuss their asks for the gender recognition consultation. The three asks were; - Legal recognition of non-binary identities - removal of psychiatric diagnosis and having the process of obtaining gender recognition be through self-declaration instead. - Lowering the age of applying for gender recognition to 16 to make it more inline with other Scottish Legislation and rights afforded to 16 year olds.

['LGBT Youth Scotland']

Jamie Hepburn MSP

17/04/2018

Move On

Meeting with Jamie Hepburn MSP Minister for Employability and Training. | Location: The Wolfson Centre 15 Carlton Court Glasgow G5 9JP | Type: Face to face | To enable the Minister to find out at first hand more about this successful employability partnership between local government and the third sector. To make the Minister aware that the current funding for Connect2 is due to end in October and ask the Minister for any ideas/suggestions regarding future possible funding opportunities.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1673

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Hinton | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To enable the Minister to find out at first hand more about this successful employability partnership between local government and the third sector. To make the Minister aware that the current funding for Connect2 is due to end in October and ask the Minister for any ideas/suggestions regarding future possible funding opportunities.

['Move On']

Humza Yousaf MSP

16/04/2018

Shearer Candles

Meeting with Humza Yousaf MSP Minister for Transport and the Islands. | Location: Shearer Candles 23 Robert St Glasgow G51 3HB | Type: Face to face | Amazon and Shearer Candles hosted a tour of Shearer Candles Factory shop based in the Member's constituency to discuss the success and future plans of Shearer Candles and how it has grown it's online business through Amazon Marketplace.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1672

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Stephanie Barnet; Rosey Barnet; Ian Barnet | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Amazon

Scottish lobbying register

Amazon and Shearer Candles hosted a tour of Shearer Candles Factory shop based in the Member's constituency to discuss the success and future plans of Shearer Candles and how it has grown it's online business through Amazon Marketplace.

['Shearer Candles']

Richard Lyle MSP

19/04/2018

Halogen Communications

Meeting with Richard Lyle MSP Member for Uddingston and Bellshill. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief the Member on the latest developments relating to heated tobacco e-cigarettes and smoking harm reduction in Scotland and the UK; and to discuss the possible formation of a Cross-Party Group on vaping at the Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1671

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Raymond Robertson; Leslie Clark | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Philip Morris Limited

Scottish lobbying register

To brief the Member on the latest developments relating to heated tobacco e-cigarettes and smoking harm reduction in Scotland and the UK; and to discuss the possible formation of a Cross-Party Group on vaping at the Scottish Parliament.

['Halogen Communications']

Graham Simpson MSP

29/03/2018

ROCKWOOL Ltd

Meeting with Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss ROCKWOOL's public safety campaign to strengthen building standards and improve fire safety in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1670

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Olof Jonsdottir | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss ROCKWOOL's public safety campaign to strengthen building standards and improve fire safety in Scotland.

['ROCKWOOL Ltd']

Jamie Hepburn MSP

24/04/2018

Wheatley Group

Meeting with Jamie Hepburn MSP Minister for Employability and Training. | Location: Wheatley Academy Wheatley House 150 Ingram Street Glasgow G1 IHL | Type: Face to face | To raise awareness of the work Wheatley Foundation is doing to help break the cycle of deprivation and unemployment and to inform the Minister of Wheatley Works a new package of pre-employment opportunities to help people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds get ready to access jobs and training.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1669

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Sir Harry Burns; Lorraine McLaren | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To raise awareness of the work Wheatley Foundation is doing to help break the cycle of deprivation and unemployment and to inform the Minister of Wheatley Works a new package of pre-employment opportunities to help people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds get ready to access jobs and training.

['Wheatley Group']

Christine Grahame MSP

29/03/2018

SEC Newgate UK

Meeting with Christine Grahame MSP Member for Midlothian South Tweeddale and Lauderdale. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Discussion about the newly published Scottish Horticulture Action Plan which provides information about the role and nature of horticulture in Scotland and "ten asks" of the Scottish Government around the themes of education and skills the economy health and wellbeing green space and tourism. The conversation was intended to encourage the Member to examine the Action Plan and engage with the HTA in the coming months.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1668

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Evan Williams | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Horticultural Trades Association Scotland

Scottish lobbying register

Discussion about the newly published Scottish Horticulture Action Plan which provides information about the role and nature of horticulture in Scotland and "ten asks" of the Scottish Government around the themes of education and skills the economy health and wellbeing green space and tourism. The conversation was intended to encourage the Member to examine the Action Plan and engage with the HTA in the coming months.

['SEC Newgate UK']

Lewis Macdonald MSP

28/03/2018

AbbVie Ltd

Meeting with Lewis Macdonald MSP Member for North East Scotland's office. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To inform the Member of the work of the ABPI Scotland working group on medicines review around the issue of patient involvement and engagement in decisions around their treatment and to ask the Member to consider sponsoring and chairing a round table policy discussion on the topic.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1667

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Gail Grant | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To inform the Member of the work of the ABPI Scotland working group on medicines review around the issue of patient involvement and engagement in decisions around their treatment and to ask the Member to consider sponsoring and chairing a round table policy discussion on the topic.

['AbbVie Ltd']

Richard Lyle MSP

19/04/2018

Scottish Grocers Federation

Meeting with Richard Lyle MSP Member for Uddingston and Bellshill. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the potential for a Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on retailing and electronic cigarettes.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1665

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr John Lee | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the potential for a Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on retailing and electronic cigarettes.

['Scottish Grocers Federation']

Lewis Macdonald MSP

21/03/2018

Innogy Renewables UK Limited

Meeting with Lewis Macdonald MSP Member for North East Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To inform the Member in his capacity as Scottish Labour Energy spokesperson of the current work of Innogy in Scotland and the implications of the Scottish Government's onshore wind statement and energy strategy. Discussion focused on onshore renewable projects and innovative hydrogen projects currently being explored in the Member's North East region.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1664

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jeremy Smith; Paul Surgenor | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To inform the Member in his capacity as Scottish Labour Energy spokesperson of the current work of Innogy in Scotland and the implications of the Scottish Government's onshore wind statement and energy strategy. Discussion focused on onshore renewable projects and innovative hydrogen projects currently being explored in the Member's North East region.

['Innogy Renewables UK Limited']

Richard Lyle MSP

19/04/2018

Philip Morris Limited

Meeting with Richard Lyle MSP Member for Uddingston and Bellshill. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief the Member on the latest developments relating to heated tobacco products e-cigarettes and smoking harm reduction in Scotland and the UK; and to discuss the possible formation of a Cross-Party Group on vaping at the Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1663

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Ruth Digby | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief the Member on the latest developments relating to heated tobacco products e-cigarettes and smoking harm reduction in Scotland and the UK; and to discuss the possible formation of a Cross-Party Group on vaping at the Scottish Parliament.

['Philip Morris Limited']

Bob Doris MSP

26/04/2018

Chartered Institute of Housing

Meeting with Bob Doris MSP Member for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn and Monica Lennon MSP Member for Central Scotland. | 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 noted the case for upcoming government guidance to local authorities setting out a target of at least 10% of new build social housing being built to wheelchair accessible standards. We also discussed the need for a housing grant scheme that to be set aside to support specialist housing in the way that rural and greener homes have additional funding attached. 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 noting that this research was being updated later this year. We highlighted feedback from our members about the problems with the roll out of universal credit. In particular the mismatch between the monthly deductions from an individual's Universal Credit payment for a payment to their Landlord and when this payment was being received.

Scottish Parliament

Monica Lennon

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1662

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Callum Chomczuk; Ashley Campbell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

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 noted the case for upcoming government guidance to local authorities setting out a target of at least 10% of new build social housing being built to wheelchair accessible standards. We also discussed the need for a housing grant scheme that to be set aside to support specialist housing in the way that rural and greener homes have additional funding attached. 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 noting that this research was being updated later this year. We highlighted feedback from our members about the problems with the roll out of universal credit. In particular the mismatch between the monthly deductions from an individual's Universal Credit payment for a payment to their Landlord and when this payment was being received.

['Chartered Institute of Housing']

Monica Lennon MSP

26/04/2018

Chartered Institute of Housing

Meeting with Bob Doris MSP Member for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn and Monica Lennon MSP Member for Central Scotland. | 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 noted the case for upcoming government guidance to local authorities setting out a target of at least 10% of new build social housing being built to wheelchair accessible standards. We also discussed the need for a housing grant scheme that to be set aside to support specialist housing in the way that rural and greener homes have additional funding attached. 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 noting that this research was being updated later this year. We highlighted feedback from our members about the problems with the roll out of universal credit. In particular the mismatch between the monthly deductions from an individual's Universal Credit payment for a payment to their Landlord and when this payment was being received.

Scottish Parliament

Bob Doris

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1662

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Callum Chomczuk; Ashley Campbell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

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 noted the case for upcoming government guidance to local authorities setting out a target of at least 10% of new build social housing being built to wheelchair accessible standards. We also discussed the need for a housing grant scheme that to be set aside to support specialist housing in the way that rural and greener homes have additional funding attached. 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 noting that this research was being updated later this year. We highlighted feedback from our members about the problems with the roll out of universal credit. In particular the mismatch between the monthly deductions from an individual's Universal Credit payment for a payment to their Landlord and when this payment was being received.

['Chartered Institute of Housing']

Jeanette Campbell

20/04/2018

Chartered Institute of Housing

Meeting with Jeanette Campbell Special Adviser. | Location: St Andrews House Edinburgh EH1 3DG | 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 noted the case for upcoming government guidance to local authorities setting out a target of at least 10% of new build social housing being built to wheelchair accessible standards and the need for clearer data to determine where and what size of home was being built under the programme. 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 noting that this research was being updated later this year.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1661

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Callum Chomczuk | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

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 noted the case for upcoming government guidance to local authorities setting out a target of at least 10% of new build social housing being built to wheelchair accessible standards and the need for clearer data to determine where and what size of home was being built under the programme. 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 noting that this research was being updated later this year.

['Chartered Institute of Housing']

Graham Simpson MSP

29/03/2018

Weber Shandwick

Meeting with Graham Simpson MSP Member for Central Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss ROCKWOOL's public safety campaign to strengthen building standards and improve fire safety in Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1660

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Jodie Gordon | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: ROCKWOOL Ltd

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss ROCKWOOL's public safety campaign to strengthen building standards and improve fire safety in Scotland.

['Weber Shandwick']

Derek Mackay MSP

23/04/2018

Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers

Meeting with Derek Mackay MSP Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Constitution. | Location: Crowne Plaza Glasgow G3 8QT | Type: Face to face | To brief the Cabinet Secretary on business confidence within our sector and the rising cost of doing business. To inform the Cabinet Secretary about the findings of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers membership survey of key business issues where the following items were discussed: concerns about the increase in water rates linked to the rise in business rates the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates to holiday let properties and the need to continue the Scottish Government's Scottish Business Bonus Scheme.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1659

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Fiona Campbell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief the Cabinet Secretary on business confidence within our sector and the rising cost of doing business. To inform the Cabinet Secretary about the findings of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers membership survey of key business issues where the following items were discussed: concerns about the increase in water rates linked to the rise in business rates the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates to holiday let properties and the need to continue the Scottish Government's Scottish Business Bonus Scheme.

['Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers']

Maureen Watt MSP

25/04/2018

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Meeting with Maureen Watt MSP Minister for Mental Health. | Location: The Orchard Clinic Royal Edinburgh Hospital Morningside Place Edinburgh EH10 5HF | Type: Face to face | The Minister was given a tour of the Orchard Clinic including the Redwood Admission Ward and the High Dependency Unit. Following this there was a group discussion about plans for the development of services for female forensic patients. The challenge of providing high-secure care for forensic patients in Scotland was also raised and the Minister was encouraged to be cognisant of the issue. Difficulties relating to cross-border transfers particularly of patients on remand were also discussed. Finally Dr Crichton provided the Minister with an update on psychiatric recruitment and retention and the work the College is undertaking in this area. There was also a brief discussion about Universities accepting Psychology as an entry requirement for Medicine.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1657

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr John Crichton; Elena Slodecki | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The Minister was given a tour of the Orchard Clinic including the Redwood Admission Ward and the High Dependency Unit. Following this there was a group discussion about plans for the development of services for female forensic patients. The challenge of providing high-secure care for forensic patients in Scotland was also raised and the Minister was encouraged to be cognisant of the issue. Difficulties relating to cross-border transfers particularly of patients on remand were also discussed. Finally Dr Crichton provided the Minister with an update on psychiatric recruitment and retention and the work the College is undertaking in this area. There was also a brief discussion about Universities accepting Psychology as an entry requirement for Medicine.

['Royal College of Psychiatrists']

Miles Briggs MSP

27/03/2018

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Meetin with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian Fulton MacGregor MSP Member for Coatbridge and Chryston and Michelle Ballantyne MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To raise awareness of the challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer based. To also discuss and inform Members of the changes required to improve patient outcomes. This included new approaches for targeted screening and raising public awareness of symptoms to achieve earlier diagnosis universal vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys as well as girls use of health data for targeted screening and collaborative research and a review of current guidelines to improve referral and treatment. Members were requested to include a focus on head and neck cancer in the Cancer Cross Party Group review of the implementation of the Scottish Government Cancer Strategy and to raise the above issues with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

Scottish Parliament

Fulton MacGregor, Michelle Ballantyne

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1656

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Martin Coombes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To raise awareness of the challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer based. To also discuss and inform Members of the changes required to improve patient outcomes. This included new approaches for targeted screening and raising public awareness of symptoms to achieve earlier diagnosis universal vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys as well as girls use of health data for targeted screening and collaborative research and a review of current guidelines to improve referral and treatment. Members were requested to include a focus on head and neck cancer in the Cancer Cross Party Group review of the implementation of the Scottish Government Cancer Strategy and to raise the above issues with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

['Bristol-Myers Squibb']

Fulton MacGregor MSP

27/03/2018

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Meetin with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian Fulton MacGregor MSP Member for Coatbridge and Chryston and Michelle Ballantyne MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To raise awareness of the challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer based. To also discuss and inform Members of the changes required to improve patient outcomes. This included new approaches for targeted screening and raising public awareness of symptoms to achieve earlier diagnosis universal vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys as well as girls use of health data for targeted screening and collaborative research and a review of current guidelines to improve referral and treatment. Members were requested to include a focus on head and neck cancer in the Cancer Cross Party Group review of the implementation of the Scottish Government Cancer Strategy and to raise the above issues with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

Scottish Parliament

Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1656

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Martin Coombes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To raise awareness of the challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer based. To also discuss and inform Members of the changes required to improve patient outcomes. This included new approaches for targeted screening and raising public awareness of symptoms to achieve earlier diagnosis universal vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys as well as girls use of health data for targeted screening and collaborative research and a review of current guidelines to improve referral and treatment. Members were requested to include a focus on head and neck cancer in the Cancer Cross Party Group review of the implementation of the Scottish Government Cancer Strategy and to raise the above issues with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

['Bristol-Myers Squibb']

Michelle Ballantyne MSP

27/03/2018

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Meetin with Miles Briggs MSP Member for Lothian Fulton MacGregor MSP Member for Coatbridge and Chryston and Michelle Ballantyne MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To raise awareness of the challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer based. To also discuss and inform Members of the changes required to improve patient outcomes. This included new approaches for targeted screening and raising public awareness of symptoms to achieve earlier diagnosis universal vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys as well as girls use of health data for targeted screening and collaborative research and a review of current guidelines to improve referral and treatment. Members were requested to include a focus on head and neck cancer in the Cancer Cross Party Group review of the implementation of the Scottish Government Cancer Strategy and to raise the above issues with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

Scottish Parliament

Miles Briggs, Fulton MacGregor

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1656

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Martin Coombes | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To raise awareness of the challenges related to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer based. To also discuss and inform Members of the changes required to improve patient outcomes. This included new approaches for targeted screening and raising public awareness of symptoms to achieve earlier diagnosis universal vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys as well as girls use of health data for targeted screening and collaborative research and a review of current guidelines to improve referral and treatment. Members were requested to include a focus on head and neck cancer in the Cancer Cross Party Group review of the implementation of the Scottish Government Cancer Strategy and to raise the above issues with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

['Bristol-Myers Squibb']

Nicola Sturgeon MSP

16/04/2018

Scottish Trades Union Congress

Meeting with Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister. | Location: Macdonald Aviemore Resort Conference Centre PH22 1PN | Type: Face to face | To encourage a positive resolution to the situation at BiFab. A company that was facing the threat of closure where unions were fighting to save the jobs of workers and were receiving assistance from Scottish Ministers to find an appropriate buyer.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1655

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Grahame Smith STUC General Secretary | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To encourage a positive resolution to the situation at BiFab. A company that was facing the threat of closure where unions were fighting to save the jobs of workers and were receiving assistance from Scottish Ministers to find an appropriate buyer.

['Scottish Trades Union Congress']

Maree Todd MSP

27/03/2018

Scottish Trades Union Congress

Meeting with Maree Todd MSP Minister for Childcare and Early Years. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To encourage the Minister to consider public provision of childcare services the national quality standard (including the role of teachers) to encourage a higher rate of pay for childcare workers and to consider the introduction of sectorial collective bargaining to prevent skills shortages in the sector.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1653

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Helen Martin | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To encourage the Minister to consider public provision of childcare services the national quality standard (including the role of teachers) to encourage a higher rate of pay for childcare workers and to consider the introduction of sectorial collective bargaining to prevent skills shortages in the sector.

['Scottish Trades Union Congress']

Stewart Stevenson MSP

26/04/2018

McMillan Consultancy Ltd

Meeting with Stewart Stevenson MSP Member for Banffshire and Buchan Coast. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To update the Member on vento ludens' proposals for Lurg Hill Wind Farm in his constituency including background on vento ludens and local engagement to date. Also provided an update on Edintore Wind Farm which is an operational vento ludens wind farm on the border of the Member's constituency.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1652

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Sam McMillan | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: vento ludens

Scottish lobbying register

To update the Member on vento ludens' proposals for Lurg Hill Wind Farm in his constituency including background on vento ludens and local engagement to date. Also provided an update on Edintore Wind Farm which is an operational vento ludens wind farm on the border of the Member's constituency.

['McMillan Consultancy Ltd']

Jamie Hepburn MSP

20/04/2018

Food and Drink Federation

Meeting with Jamie Hepburn MSP Minister for Employability and Training. | Location: The Crichton Estate Bankend Rd Dumfries DG1 4TA | Type: Face to face | Moira Stalker FDF Scotland's Skills Manager met the Member at the event and had a discussion with him where she highlighted the variety of STEM careers available in the food and drink industry the skills shortage the industry is currently facing and the work FDF Scotland is doing with partners to promote careers in food and drink to students and educators.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1651

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Moira Stalker | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Moira Stalker FDF Scotland's Skills Manager met the Member at the event and had a discussion with him where she highlighted the variety of STEM careers available in the food and drink industry the skills shortage the industry is currently facing and the work FDF Scotland is doing with partners to promote careers in food and drink to students and educators.

['Food and Drink Federation']

Oliver Mundell MSP

20/04/2018

Food and Drink Federation

Meeting with Oliver Mundell MSP Member for Member for Dumfriesshire. | Location: The Crichton Estate Bankend Rd Dumfries DG1 4TA | Type: Face to face | Moira Stalker Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland's Skills Manager met the Member at the event and had a discussion with him where she highlighted the variety of science technology engineering and mathematics careers available in the food and drink industry the skills shortage the industry is currently facing and the work FDF Scotland is doing with partners to promote careers in food and drink to students and educators.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1650

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Moira Stalker | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Moira Stalker Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland's Skills Manager met the Member at the event and had a discussion with him where she highlighted the variety of science technology engineering and mathematics careers available in the food and drink industry the skills shortage the industry is currently facing and the work FDF Scotland is doing with partners to promote careers in food and drink to students and educators.

['Food and Drink Federation']

Linda Fabiani MSP

20/04/2018

Stonewall Scotland

Meeting with Linda Fabiani MSP Member for East Kilbride. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss proposals for reform of the Gender Recognition Act including issues around trans inclusion in women's spaces and self declaration.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1649

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Sophie Bridger; Colin Macfarlane | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss proposals for reform of the Gender Recognition Act including issues around trans inclusion in women's spaces and self declaration.

['Stonewall Scotland']

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

28/03/2018

Stonewall Scotland

Meeting with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Member for Edinburgh Western. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | We arranged to meet with the Member to discuss proposals to reform the Gender Recognition Act. As well as discussing his support we discussed issues of trans equality generally and issues around LGBT Mental Health and the Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1648

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Sophie Bridger; Colin Macfarlane | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

We arranged to meet with the Member to discuss proposals to reform the Gender Recognition Act. As well as discussing his support we discussed issues of trans equality generally and issues around LGBT Mental Health and the Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

['Stonewall Scotland']

Kezia Dugdale MSP

27/03/2018

Stonewall Scotland

Meeting with Kezia Dugdale MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Arranged to meet with the Member to discuss reforms to the Gender Recognition Act. We also discussed lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in the Commonwealth and the role of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association as well as LGBT mental health and homelessness and the Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1647

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Sophie Bridger; Colin Macfarlane | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Arranged to meet with the Member to discuss reforms to the Gender Recognition Act. We also discussed lesbian gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in the Commonwealth and the role of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association as well as LGBT mental health and homelessness and the Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

['Stonewall Scotland']

Mary Fee MSP

20/03/2018

Stonewall Scotland

Meeting with Mary Fee MSP Member for West Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | I arranged to meet Mary to discuss proposals around the reform of the Gender Recognition Act. We discussed the proposals as well as issues around access to gender identity clinics trans health care and the experiences of trans young people.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1646

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Sophie Bridger | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

I arranged to meet Mary to discuss proposals around the reform of the Gender Recognition Act. We discussed the proposals as well as issues around access to gender identity clinics trans health care and the experiences of trans young people.

['Stonewall Scotland']

Monica Lennon MSP

21/03/2018

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Meeting with Monica Lennon MSP Member for Central Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To bring to Members' attention new research and infographics on gender and alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with Members the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1643

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Dr Eric Carlin; Felicity Garvie | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To bring to Members' attention new research and infographics on gender and alcohol conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Stirling funded by SHAAP; and a new report on a seminar series run in 2017 jointly by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Institute of Alcohol Studies. SHAAP discussed with Members the topic of the evening's event which was how men's and women's drinking differs as indicated by the research presented at the event and how women are perceived to be subjected to different judgements and stereotyping through marketing and the media.

['Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh']

Anas Sarwar MSP

24/04/2018

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

Meeting with Anas Sarwar MSP Member for Glasgow. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Meeting to update the Member on College activity and aims and to discuss issues relating to the medical profession. This was a group discussion which flowed and was contributed to at different times by different College representatives; this is reflected in the issues discussed. Issues discussed include the Bawa-Garba Scottish Action Group which the Member helped organise. The Member outlined a history of this group and College representatives explained the College's response to the Williams Review (and gave the Memeber a copy of this). College representatives also outlined the College's NHS governance work stream including research and events hosted by the College on this topic. Related to this College representatives highlighted the College's Integration Joint Board (IJB) meeting in March and we had a discussion with the Memeber about IJBs. In addition the College discussed with the Member NHS Scotland targets and the 8-2/9-1 contracts and some of the issues relating to these. Finally the College discussed with the Member Labour's Workforce Commission and we outlined our response to this consultation. All College representatives at this meeting communicated face-to-face and orally with the Member regarding the above.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1642

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Lisa Rooke; Paul Gillen; Keith Small | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

Meeting to update the Member on College activity and aims and to discuss issues relating to the medical profession. This was a group discussion which flowed and was contributed to at different times by different College representatives; this is reflected in the issues discussed. Issues discussed include the Bawa-Garba Scottish Action Group which the Member helped organise. The Member outlined a history of this group and College representatives explained the College's response to the Williams Review (and gave the Memeber a copy of this). College representatives also outlined the College's National Health Service governance work stream including research and events hosted by the College on this topic. Related to this College representatives highlighted the College's Integration Joint Board (IJB) meeting in March and we had a discussion with the Memeber about IJBs. In addition the College discussed with the Member National Health Service Scotland targets and the 8-2/9-1 contracts and some of the issues relating to these. Finally the College discussed with the Member Labour's Workforce Commission and we outlined our response to this consultation. All College representatives at this meeting communicated face-to-face and orally with the Member regarding the above.

['Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh']

Kate Forbes MSP

17/04/2018

British Ecological Society

Meeting with Kate Forbes MSP Member for Skye Lochaber and Badenoch. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced her to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager for the BES explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training. The Policy Officer in Scotland also talked to Kate Forbes MSP about some of the policy training that she carried out for the BES members and during the course of the conversation the Member gave a bit of advice to the young volunteer member about what she found helpful when being briefed on an issue.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1640

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Maggie Keegan; Amy Patfield | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced her to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager for the BES explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training. The Policy Officer in Scotland also talked to Kate Forbes MSP about some of the policy training that she carried out for the BES members and during the course of the conversation the Member gave a bit of advice to the young volunteer member about what she found helpful when being briefed on an issue.

['British Ecological Society']

Graeme Dey MSP

17/04/2018

British Ecological Society

Meeting with Graeme Dey MSP Member for Member for Angus South. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced him to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training. The Policy Officer also discussed with the Member her idea about him meeting with some young BES members to discuss the policy science interface.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1639

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Maggie Keegan; Amy Patfield Education Manager for British Ecological Society; Sarah Raymond member of the British Ecological Society | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She also introduced him to a young member of the BES (Sarah Raymond - who is a volunteer) and another member of BES staff who is the Education Manager (Amy Padfield). The BES volunteer member explained how the BES had supported her with careers advice and through continued learning at a summer school and the Education Manager explained her role at the BES and how she helps support the members through educational opportunities such as the summer schools and early careers training. The Policy Officer also discussed with the Member her idea about him meeting with some young BES members to discuss the policy science interface.

['British Ecological Society']

Daniel Johnson MSP

25/04/2018

British Retail Consortium

Meeting with Daniel Johnson MSP Member for Edinburgh Southern. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss the Scottish Retail Consortium's(SRC) written submission to the Member consultation on a proposal for legislation on protecting shopworkers. SRC also briefed him on current retail market conditions plans for our 2018 report on charitable giving by the retail industry progress with the proposed Scottish Retail Strategy and SRC's stance on the repatriation of powers from Brussels post-Brexit.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1637

Type: None | Lobbyist names: David Lonsdale; Ewan MacDonald-Russell | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss the Scottish Retail Consortium's(SRC) written submission to the Member consultation on a proposal for legislation on protecting shopworkers. SRC also briefed him on current retail market conditions plans for our 2018 report on charitable giving by the retail industry progress with the proposed Scottish Retail Strategy and SRC's stance on the repatriation of powers from Brussels post-Brexit.

['British Retail Consortium']

Angus MacDonald MSP

17/04/2018

British Ecological Society

Meeting with Angus MacDonald MSP Member for Edinburgh Pentlands. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She spoke of how she wanted to connect scientists to decision makers and hoped that the BES could provide evidence for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1635

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Maggie Keegan | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The Policy Officer in Scotland informed the Member about the work of the British Ecological Society and how it provides the latest scientific evidence to help inform decisions. She spoke of how she wanted to connect scientists to decision makers and hoped that the BES could provide evidence for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.

['British Ecological Society']

Colin Smyth MSP

13/03/2018

Woodland Trust Scotland

Meeting with Colin Smyth MSP Member for South Scotland. | Location: CKD Galbraith George Street EH2 2JG | Type: Face to face | The purpose was to discuss Stage 3 amendments to the Forestry and Land Management Bill specifically Amendment 39 from Claudia Beamish which requires the Scottish Government to establish a single agency to carry out the forestry functions currently done by the Forestry Commission. Our discussion with Colin Smyth was about an amendment to the amendment which would expand that to one or two agencies.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1631

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Charles Dundas | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The purpose was to discuss Stage 3 amendments to the Forestry and Land Management Bill specifically Amendment 39 from Claudia Beamish which requires the Scottish Government to establish a single agency to carry out the forestry functions currently done by the Forestry Commission. Our discussion with Colin Smyth was about an amendment to the amendment which would expand that to one or two agencies.

['Woodland Trust Scotland']

Neil Findlay MSP

13/03/2018

Woodland Trust Scotland

Meeting with Neil Findlay MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | Purpose was to discuss with the Member our concerns about the Planning Bill currently under parliamentary scrutiny: we asked what is Labour's position on equal rights of appeal and who else we can contact for support in the Labour Party we discussed the loss of community engagement opportunities in the Bill through the loss of the Main Issues Report stage that Simplified Development Zones are currently envisaged and the loss of supplementary guidance can mean less environmental protection and this should not be allowed to happen rather the environment should be safeguarded through planning legislation.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1630

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Arina Nagy-Vizitiu | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Environment LINK

Scottish lobbying register

Purpose was to discuss with the Member our concerns about the Planning Bill currently under parliamentary scrutiny: we asked what is Labour's position on equal rights of appeal and who else we can contact for support in the Labour Party we discussed the loss of community engagement opportunities in the Bill through the loss of the Main Issues Report stage that Simplified Development Zones are currently envisaged and the loss of supplementary guidance can mean less environmental protection and this should not be allowed to happen rather the environment should be safeguarded through planning legislation.

['Woodland Trust Scotland']

Andy Wightman MSP

12/03/2018

Woodland Trust Scotland

Meeting with Andy Wightman MSP Member for Lothian. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | The purpose was to lobby the Member about the Planning Bill to get the Member's views on Equal Right of Appeal (ERA) Simplified Development Zones Local Place Plans and to tell the Member the concerns which LINK has regarding the Bill. We also wanted to discuss how we can generate discussions around right of appeal amongst members of the Local Government and Communities Cttee in order to give a chance for discussions around ERA or other views and solutions for making the planning system fairer.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1629

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Arina Nagy-Vizitiu | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: Scottish Environment LINK

Scottish lobbying register

The purpose was to lobby the Member about the Planning Bill to get the Member's views on Equal Right of Appeal (ERA) Simplified Development Zones Local Place Plans and to tell the Member the concerns which LINK has regarding the Bill. We also wanted to discuss how we can generate discussions around right of appeal amongst members of the Local Government and Communities Cttee in order to give a chance for discussions around ERA or other views and solutions for making the planning system fairer.

['Woodland Trust Scotland']

Mark Ruskell MSP

20/04/2018

ExxonMobil Chemical

Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife Alex Rowley MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife David Torrance MSP Member for Kircaldy and Claire Baker MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Adam Smith Theatre Kirkcaldy Bennochy Road KY1 1ET | Type: Face to face | The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

Scottish Parliament

Alex Rowley, David Torrance, Claire Baker

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1628

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Mrs Sonia Bingham; Mrs Gillian Doel; Mrs Catherine Cubitt | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

['ExxonMobil Chemical']

Alex Rowley MSP

20/04/2018

ExxonMobil Chemical

Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife Alex Rowley MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife David Torrance MSP Member for Kircaldy and Claire Baker MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Adam Smith Theatre Kirkcaldy Bennochy Road KY1 1ET | Type: Face to face | The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

Scottish Parliament

Mark Ruskell, David Torrance, Claire Baker

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1628

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Mrs Sonia Bingham; Mrs Gillian Doel; Mrs Catherine Cubitt | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

['ExxonMobil Chemical']

David Torrance MSP

20/04/2018

ExxonMobil Chemical

Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife Alex Rowley MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife David Torrance MSP Member for Kircaldy and Claire Baker MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Adam Smith Theatre Kirkcaldy Bennochy Road KY1 1ET | Type: Face to face | The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

Scottish Parliament

Mark Ruskell, Alex Rowley, Claire Baker

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1628

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Mrs Sonia Bingham; Mrs Gillian Doel; Mrs Catherine Cubitt | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

['ExxonMobil Chemical']

Claire Baker MSP

20/04/2018

ExxonMobil Chemical

Meeting with Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife Alex Rowley MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife David Torrance MSP Member for Kircaldy and Claire Baker MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Adam Smith Theatre Kirkcaldy Bennochy Road KY1 1ET | Type: Face to face | The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

Scottish Parliament

Mark Ruskell, Alex Rowley, David Torrance

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1628

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Mrs Sonia Bingham; Mrs Gillian Doel; Mrs Catherine Cubitt | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss aspects of the Fife Ethylene Plant and its operations particularly recent episodes of flaring from a community perspective. Mrs. Bingham Doel and Cubitt attended at the invitation of Lesley Laird to explain recent flaring incidents why they had occurred and what actions the plant is taking in relation to these flaring incidents. The meeting was in a group format at which Mrs Bingham Doel and Cubitt presented their information and views to the whole group including the above mentioned Members.

['ExxonMobil Chemical']

Fiona Hyslop MSP

14/03/2018

Newsbrands Scotland (formerly Scottish Newspaper Society)

Meeting with Fiona Hyslop MSP Cabinet Secretary for Culture Tourism and External Affairs. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To discuss matters of interest to the Scottish newspaper industry including self-regulation defamation reform arbitration and marketing to ensure the Cabinet Secretary was fully aware of developments within the industry and to understand Scottish Government's views. The Society wished to highlight to the Cabinet Secretary that the industry was committed to effective self-regulation and was doing all it could to ensure that Scottish interests were being addressed at a UK level.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1627

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John McLellan; Allan Rennie | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To discuss matters of interest to the Scottish newspaper industry including self-regulation defamation reform arbitration and marketing to ensure the Cabinet Secretary was fully aware of developments within the industry and to understand Scottish Government's views. The Society wished to highlight to the Cabinet Secretary that the industry was committed to effective self-regulation and was doing all it could to ensure that Scottish interests were being addressed at a UK level.

['Newsbrands Scotland (formerly Scottish Newspaper Society)']

Gail Ross MSP

28/03/2018

Amazon UK Services Ltd

Meeting with Gail Ross MSP Member for Caithness Sutherland and Ross Emma Harper MSP Member for South Scotland and Jamie Greene MSP Member for West Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief parliamentarians on the Report by Amazon and Scotland's Rural College into how rural communities can boost economies through technology. The meeting also discussed Amazon's support for employers innovators small businesses and communities across Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

Emma Harper, Jamie Greene

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1626

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Park | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief parliamentarians on the Report by Amazon and Scotland's Rural College into how rural communities can boost economies through technology. The meeting also discussed Amazon's support for employers innovators small businesses and communities across Scotland.

['Amazon UK Services Ltd']

Emma Harper MSP

28/03/2018

Amazon UK Services Ltd

Meeting with Gail Ross MSP Member for Caithness Sutherland and Ross Emma Harper MSP Member for South Scotland and Jamie Greene MSP Member for West Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief parliamentarians on the Report by Amazon and Scotland's Rural College into how rural communities can boost economies through technology. The meeting also discussed Amazon's support for employers innovators small businesses and communities across Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

Gail Ross, Jamie Greene

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1626

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Park | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief parliamentarians on the Report by Amazon and Scotland's Rural College into how rural communities can boost economies through technology. The meeting also discussed Amazon's support for employers innovators small businesses and communities across Scotland.

['Amazon UK Services Ltd']

Jamie Greene MSP

28/03/2018

Amazon UK Services Ltd

Meeting with Gail Ross MSP Member for Caithness Sutherland and Ross Emma Harper MSP Member for South Scotland and Jamie Greene MSP Member for West Scotland. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief parliamentarians on the Report by Amazon and Scotland's Rural College into how rural communities can boost economies through technology. The meeting also discussed Amazon's support for employers innovators small businesses and communities across Scotland.

Scottish Parliament

Gail Ross, Emma Harper

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1626

Type: None | Lobbyist names: John Park | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief parliamentarians on the Report by Amazon and Scotland's Rural College into how rural communities can boost economies through technology. The meeting also discussed Amazon's support for employers innovators small businesses and communities across Scotland.

['Amazon UK Services Ltd']

Humza Yousaf MSP

17/04/2018

Montrose Port Authority

Meeting with Humza Yousaf MSP Minister for Transport and the Islands. | Location: Peel Ports 16 Robertson Street Glasgow G2 8DS | Type: Face to face | At the quarterly British Ports Association meeting held in Glasgow I asked the Minister for Transport and the Islands about dredging permits and disposal licences and the potential impact that both documents can have on port operations if they are delayed or have multiple conditions attached.

Scottish Government

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1625

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Nicholas Scott-Gray | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

At the quarterly British Ports Association meeting held in Glasgow I asked the Minister for Transport and the Islands about dredging permits and disposal licences and the potential impact that both documents can have on port operations if they are delayed or have multiple conditions attached.

['Montrose Port Authority']

Patrick Harvie MSP

24/04/2018

Global Justice Now

Meeting with Patrick Harvie MSP Member for Glasgow Ross Greer MSP Member for West Scotland and Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief them on Global Justice Now's campaign to get the UK Trade Bill amended to include parliamentary scrutiny of post-Brexit trade deals and to call on them to raise the issue in relation to the legislative consent motion process at Holyrood for the UK Trade Bill.

Scottish Parliament

Ross Greer, Mark Ruskell

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1624

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Liz Murray | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief them on Global Justice Now's campaign to get the UK Trade Bill amended to include parliamentary scrutiny of post-Brexit trade deals and to call on them to raise the issue in relation to the legislative consent motion process at Holyrood for the UK Trade Bill.

['Global Justice Now']

Ross Greer MSP

24/04/2018

Global Justice Now

Meeting with Patrick Harvie MSP Member for Glasgow Ross Greer MSP Member for West Scotland and Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief them on Global Justice Now's campaign to get the UK Trade Bill amended to include parliamentary scrutiny of post-Brexit trade deals and to call on them to raise the issue in relation to the legislative consent motion process at Holyrood for the UK Trade Bill.

Scottish Parliament

Patrick Harvie, Mark Ruskell

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1624

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Liz Murray | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief them on Global Justice Now's campaign to get the UK Trade Bill amended to include parliamentary scrutiny of post-Brexit trade deals and to call on them to raise the issue in relation to the legislative consent motion process at Holyrood for the UK Trade Bill.

['Global Justice Now']

Mark Ruskell MSP

24/04/2018

Global Justice Now

Meeting with Patrick Harvie MSP Member for Glasgow Ross Greer MSP Member for West Scotland and Mark Ruskell MSP Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To brief them on Global Justice Now's campaign to get the UK Trade Bill amended to include parliamentary scrutiny of post-Brexit trade deals and to call on them to raise the issue in relation to the legislative consent motion process at Holyrood for the UK Trade Bill.

Scottish Parliament

Patrick Harvie, Ross Greer

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1624

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Liz Murray | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To brief them on Global Justice Now's campaign to get the UK Trade Bill amended to include parliamentary scrutiny of post-Brexit trade deals and to call on them to raise the issue in relation to the legislative consent motion process at Holyrood for the UK Trade Bill.

['Global Justice Now']

Mark Ruskell MSP

18/04/2018

Global Justice Now

Meeting with Mark Ruskell Member for Mid Scotland and Fife. | Location: Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP | Type: Face to face | To request that he help raise awareness of the potential threat to the 'precautionary principle' (as the basis for making environmental regulations) from post-Brexit trade deals with countries whose policy making has a different basis.

Scottish Parliament

https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/1623

Type: None | Lobbyist names: Liz Murray | Entity lobbying on behalf of organisation: None

Scottish lobbying register

To request that he help raise awareness of the potential threat to the 'precautionary principle' (as the basis for making environmental regulations) from post-Brexit trade deals with countries whose policy making has a different basis.

['Global Justice Now']