Transparency data
Scotland Office - Ministerial Quarterly Transparency Return: April - June 2023 - Meetings
Updated 19 October 2023
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alister Jack | 2023-05-03 | OFCOM | Broad ranging conversation on OFCOM in Scotland, particularly focused on connectivity. |
| Alister Jack | 2023-05-15 | Edinburgh International Festival | Discussion following the budget on Edinburgh International Festival funding and future ambitions. |
| Alister Jack | 2023-05-23 | Radley College | Speaking to a group of students about the role of the Secretary of State and the UK Government. |
| Alister Jack | 2023-06-06 | Coca Cola | To discuss the views of Coca Cola on the Deposit Return Scheme |
| Alister Jack | 2023-06-07 | Food and Drink Federation | To discuss the views of the Food and Drink Federation on the Deposit Return Scheme |
| John Lamont | 2023-04-13 | Ernst and Young | To discuss financial services between the UK and the USA |
| John Lamont | 2023-04-20 | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland | Introductory meeting to discuss the scope and work of their organisation and auditing reform |
| John Lamont | 2023-04-24 | Grand Union Trains | To discuss the proposed new train line from Stirling to London |
| John Lamont | 2023-04-25 | Social Enterprise Scotland | Introductory meeting including a discussion of organisational priorities including climate change and net zero, equality, diversity and inclusion, new economy, and fair work and business |
| John Lamont | 2023-04-26 | Channel 4 | To discuss Channel 4's work in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-04-26 | First Group | Discuss Scottish operating services and recent disruptions |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-11 | St Fergus Gas Terminal | To discuss carbon capture storage |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-11 | Opportunity North East | To discuss their ongoing work in the region and their new biomedical facility |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-11 | Port of Aberdeen | To discuss the Port's expansion efforts |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-15 | Net Zero Technology Centre | To receive an update on their upcoming organisational changes. |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-15 | The Saint Andrew's Society | To reflect on the Minister's visit to New York for Tartan Week |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-24 | Colleges Scotland | The skills landscape and the economic impact of colleges |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-25 | Turning Point Scotland | To discuss the work of Turning Point and funding |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-25 | South of Scotland Destination Alliance | Introductory meeting to discuss the organisation's goal of coordinating local businesses in an effort to attract tourism in the region. |
| John Lamont | 2023-05-25 | Hospice UK | To learn about end of life care |
| John Lamont | 2023-06-01 | Universities Scotland | To continue ongoing dialogue with Universities, including a discussion of Horizon and student visas. |
| John Lamont | 2023-06-06 | Offshore Energies UK | To discuss the energy profits levy. |
| John Lamont | 2023-06-06 | FTI Consulting | Roundtable with the business sector to discuss issues including Retained EU Law, Levelling Up and Foreign Direct Investment |
| John Lamont | 2023-06-26 | Arqiva | To discuss the Broadcast 2040+ campaign. |
| John Lamont | 2023-06-26 | Carbon Capture Scotland | To discuss Carbon Capture Storage |
| John Lamont | 2023-06-27 | Scottish Seafood Association, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, Seafood Scotland, Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, Communities Inshore Fisheries Alliance, Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers, Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group, Scottish Pelagic Processors Association and Scottish White Fish Producers Association) | Ongoing meeting to discuss the needs of the seafood sector in Scotland, like labour shortages, visas and HPMAs. |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-04-19 | Scottish Business UK | Regular meetings with the Scottish Business UK Business Growth Group |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-04-25 | Scottish Council for Development and Industry | Discuss sector policy issues and deepen connection with SCDI |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-04-26 | Babcock Rosyth | To discuss employment opportunities at the Forth Freeport. |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-04-27 | Scottish Tourism Alliance. | Ongoing dialogue with the tourism sector |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-05-02 | Inverclyde Task Force | The Task Force's refreshed economic strategy |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-05-10 | Orkney Council | To discuss the council's participation at the West Nordic Council. |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-05-11 | University of Dundee | To discuss a new life sciences facility |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-05-25 | Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highland Council, North Ayrshire Council, Argyll & Bute Council, Ynys Môn/Isle of Anglesey County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Isles of Scilly Council and Rathlin Development & Community Association: | To discuss the UK's island related issues, including Net-Zero and island infrastructure |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-06-01 | Scottish Financial Enterprise 'Young Professionals' | To discuss barriers of entry to the financial sector. |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-06-21 | Scottish Business UK | Regular meetings with the Scottish Business UK Business Growth Group |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-06-26 | Inverclyde Task Force | To discuss Levelling Up Fund bids and feedback for the region |