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Programme for Government to be scrutinised by Holyrood Conveners
26 September 2023
Humza Yousaf’s first Programme for Government will be examined at a meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s committee conveners on Wednesday 27 September 2023.
The Parliament’s Conveners Group will question the First Minister on the priorities announced by the First Minister in early September. Key policies raised in the Programme for Government include measures for reducing poverty and increasing economic growth.
This will be the second time the Parliament’s influential Conveners Group will have questioned the First Minister. Wednesday’s meeting will start at midday and is expected to last for an hour and a half. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Scottish Parliament’s website.
Speaking ahead of the session, Deputy Presiding Officer and Chair of the Conveners Group Liam McArthur MSP said:
“Meetings with the First Minister give conveners the chance to ask him directly about the important issues their committees are exploring.
“This unique opportunity for scrutiny allows the conveners to explore in detail the impact of the First Minister’s Programme for Government on their work, as well as other matters that are important to their committees.
“In turn, this helps the Parliament’s committees carry out their vital scrutiny responsibilities in relation to the Scottish Government.”
Members of the public can book tickets to attend this meeting. This can be done by calling the Parliament’s visitor services team on 0131 348 5200.
Background Details
The meeting will be streamed live on Scottish Parliament TV. Six seats will be reserved for the media in the public gallery and should be booked in advance by emailing tom.malone@parliament.scot.
The session will also be broadcast via SPTV
The Convener’s Group is formed of the MSPs that convene each of the Scottish Parliament’s 15 Committees. It is chaired by Liam McArthur MSP, one of the Parliament’s Deputy Presiding Officers.
The group meets regularly to discuss issues affecting committees. The First Minister is invited occasionally to meetings to answer questions about the Government’s legislative programme.
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