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Ministerial Meetings July 2024 - September 2024
Updated 30 January 2025
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alister Jack | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| John Lamont | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Donald Cameron | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-09 | Scotch Whisky Association | Short introductory meeting including photo. Discussed budget and Geographic Indication (GI) recognition for Scotch Whisky in Brazil |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-10 | Unite the Union | Meeting to discuss Grangemouth workforce |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-10 | Edinburgh City Council | Introductory meeting to discuss ambitions of the region and local growth |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-10 | Glasgow City Council | Introductory meeting to discuss priorities for Glasgow, and commonwealth games |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-11 | Highland Council | Introductory meeting to discuss specific geographic challenges and energy |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-12 | CBI, Scottish Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Directors, Propser, Federation of Small Businesses, Scottish Financial Enterprise | Meeting with business representative organisations. Meeting discussed oil and gas taxation, skills in Highlands and Islands, scottish workforce and grid connectivity |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-12 | Petroineos | Meeting with Petroineos and DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) to discuss Grangemouth |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-17 | Commonwealth Games Scotland | Meeting to discuss the feasibility of the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow in 2026. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-19 | GMB | Meeting with GMB Union and Department for Business and Trade to discuss Harland and Wolff |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-22 | Farnborough International Airshow - Leonardo, RTX, UKSA/HIE/Space Scotland/Orbex/Saxavord , GE Aerospace, Rolls Royce, Kongsberg | Various planned brush bys to hear from the space and defence and manufacturing sectors about their priorities. Specific meeting helf with Kongsberg to discuss defence. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-22 | INEOS | Meeting with DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) to discuss Grangemouth |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-23 | Food and Drink Federation | Introductory meeting to discuss how positive relationships with the Scottish Government and the EU help outcomes for Scottish Food and Drink |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-23 | Scottish Fishermen?s Federation | Introductory meeting discussing SFF's priorites and general state of the sector at present, including labour market issues. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-23 | Aberdeen City Council | Introductory meeting to discuss energy, growth and the economy |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-23 | Dundee City Council | Introductory meeting to discuss UK Government growth funds and the Scottish Cities Alliance |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-24 | Salmon Scotland | Meeting which discussed a public enquiry, the salmon fishing workforce and trade |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-24 | Convention of Scottish Local Authorities | Introductory conversation on poverty, clean energy, working together and impacts of spending decisions on local authorities |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-24 | ETZ | Meeting discussed GB energy, ETZ's funding from Ministy of Housing Communities and Local Government and Grangemouth Oil refinery closure. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-24 | OEUK | Meeting discussed GB energy, scottish supply chain and taxation of sector. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-25 | Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations | Meeting discussed UK Shared Prosperity Fund/Community Ownership Fund/Levelling up funding and poverty |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-25 | Association of British Insurers | Meeting which discussed the insurance industry, future opportunities for engagements, and income tax |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-25 | Poverty Alliance | Meeting discussed the anti poverty task force, rural fuel poverty and Scottish drugs forum |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-25 | Scottish Power | Meeting discussed Contracts for Difference and GB energy |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-30 | Scottish Renewables | Meeting discussed GB energy, pump storage and wind power |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-30 | Lawn Tennis Assocation | Discussion that included the Lawn Tennis Assosations request for funding for their covered courts programme and update on the Park of Keir project. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-30 | Nairns Oatcakes | Meeting which discussed the impact of mycotoxins in oats |
| Ian Murray | 2024-07-30 | Scottish Grocers Federation | Meeting which discussed a range of issues including pay and employment, and the impact of illicit tobacco and vapes. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-01 | BAE Systems | Briefing on shipbuilding and meeting with apprentices as part of visit day |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-01 | David Dick, Daily Record, Editor | Discussion on current issues affecting the media and political landscape in Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-01 | National Union of Journalists | Discussion surrounding STV's programming strategy and production plans |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-06 | Chief Constable of Police Scotland | Introductory meeting to give overview of the work of police scotland. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-09 | Association of Ukrainians GB | Discussion with the team involved in the response in Edinburgh on Ukrainian Independence Day |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-09 | Age Scotland | Meeting discussed winter fuel payments |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-09 | Andy Philip, Press and Journal, Political Editor | Discussion on topical Scottish issues |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-09 | Muslim Council for Scotland Convenor | Meeting to discuss recent violent unrest |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-09 | EPCC | Meeting to discuss the exascale computer project |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-28 | Universities Scotland | Universities Scotland Strategy day with representatives from Scotland's Universities to discuss issues affecting the sector (immigration, funding structures and research and innovation funding.) |
| Ian Murray | 2024-08-28 | Muslim Council for Scotland | Tour of mosque and roundtable discussions with Mosque leaders to hear about their work in light of protests |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-02 | Petroineos | Meeting to Discuss Grangemouth w/DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-04 | BP | Meeting discussed Teeside project and taxation of oil and gas sector |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-04 | Shell | Meeting discussed Finch decision, Acorn, ScotWind and fiscal proposals |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-05 | Alexander Dennis | Meeting which discussed funding deployment overseas, challenges for workforce and retention of skills capacity. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-05 | Scottish Council of Independent Schools | Meeting discussed VAT on Private Schools |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-06 | Cyrenians | Meeting discussing local housing allowance and social enterprises |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-09 | Equinor | Meeting to discuss Equinor's work in the UK, carbon capture, and green growth |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-11 | Church of Scotland | Introductory meeting where the future relationship between the Scotland Office and the Chruch of Scotland was discussed as well as the appointment of the new Faith Minister and what this means for Scotland. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-11 | Scottish Football Supporters Association | Meeting to discuss issues with football regulation in a Scottish context and possibility of independent regulation. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-11 | Solar Energy UK | Meeting discussed solar power farms, manufacturing for solar sector, floating solar power and the solar task force. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Space Comm Expo - Skyrora, Space Logistics Network/Chelgate , AAC Clyde Space, Scottish Space Network, UK Space Agency | Arranged brush bys as part of Space Comm Expo to discuss the Scottish Space Industry |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Petroineos | Meeting to Discuss Grangemouth w/DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Barclays | Meeting discussed Barclay's glasgow campus and digital growth grant |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Gill Smith, The Sun, Editor in Chief | Discussion on current issues affecting the media and political landscape in Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Trade Union Representatives | Meeting to Discuss Grangemouth w/DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Falkirk Council | Meeting to Discuss Grangemouth w/DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-12 | Glasgow City College | Meeting covering the education sector and contributions of the college to the shipbuilding industry |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-13 | Mitsubishi | Meeting discussed potential need for redundancies in the Livingston facility due to supply chain issues and reduced order books. The SofS did not make any commitments to step in on this situation. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-16 | British Business Bank | Introductory call to discuss the bank's investment in Scotland and how its work fits in with other investment organisations |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-17 | Scottish National Investment Bank | Introductory meeting discussing opportunities for the National Wealth Fund and how the Scotland Office can support engagement with UK Government |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-17 | Coca Cola | Introductory meeting discussing the background to the Deposit Return Scheme, High Fat Sugar and Salt and water quality |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-17 | Chartered Institure of Export and International Trade | Meeting dicussed work of CIEIT, export finance and trading relationships with Europe |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-17 | Scottish Retail Consortium | Meeting discussed the current situation in the retail sector across Scotland and the effect that the increased cost of living was having on shopping habits. |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-18 | Argyll and Bute Council | Meeting to discuss progress for Argyll and Bute's City Deal |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-19 | AGS Airports | Meeting discussed new routes, investment zones, sustainability and future aviation sectors skills |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-19 | Lerwick Port | Brief meeting held as part of visit about port infrastructure ambitions and tour of site |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-19 | SSE Viking | Brief meeting held as part of visit to discuss the windfarm project, renewables and the grid |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-25 | Clyde Blowers | Meeting discussed trade and investment, cottish National Investment Bank and skills |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-26 | Equality and Human Rights Commission | Meeting discussed human rights and equalities issues in Scotland, and how the Equality and Human Rights Commission could work with UK Government going forward |
| Ian Murray | 2024-09-27 | Nova Industries | Meeting as part of visit to discuss GB Energy |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-12 | CBI, Scottish Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Directors, Propser, Federation of Small Businesses, Scottish Financial Enterprise | Meeting with business representative organisations. Meeting discussed oil and gas taxation, skills in Highlands and Islands, scottish workforce and grid connectivity |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-24 | Convention of Scottish Local Authorities | Introductory conversation on poverty, clean energy, working together and impacts of spending decisions on local authorities |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-25 | British Council | Introductory meeting to discuss the work of the British Council in Scotland, and promoting Scotland overseas |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-30 | Amnesty International | Introducty meeting to discuss Amnesty's operations in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-30 | National Museums Scotland | Introductory meeting discussing Brand Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-30 | Scottish Seafood Association | Introductory meeting discussing challenges facing the Scottish Seafood industry. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-31 | Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations | Introductory meeting with representative organisations from Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) to discuss the priorities for the voluntary sector in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-31 | Edinburgh Women's Aid | Introductory meeting with Edinburgh Women's Aid to learn about their work and to meet with a service user |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-07-31 | LS Productions | Meeting to discuss the work of LS Productions and the development of the creative sector in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-01 | NFU Scotland; Sherrifton Farm | Introductory meeting at Sherrifton Farm to discuss the priorities for farmers and crofters in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-01 | Dundee Bairns; Dundee City Council | Meeting with Dundee Bairns charity and with the leader of Dundee City Council to discuss the work of the charity and issues around poverty in the city |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-01 | Abertay University | Meeting to discuss the work of Abertay University in developing the video games sector in Scotland and the sector cluster in Dundee |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-05 | Cancer Research | Meeting to discuss the work of Cancer Research in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-06 | Stornoway Port | Meeting on the upgrade work underway on the port and a tour round the site. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-06 | Harland and Wolff | Meeting to discuss status of the shipyard at Arnish |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-06 | MG Alba | Meeting with MG Alba to discuss Gaelic broadcasting issues in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-06 | Norgrove Foundation | Meeting to discuss the Afghan female medical students who were brought to Scotland to finish their studies. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-07 | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | Discussion on key issues for the islands as well as current challenges and opportunities. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-13 | The Law Society of Scotland | Introductory call to learn more about what the work of the Law Society in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-13 | The Trussell Trust | Meeting to discuss the use of foodbanks in Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-13 | The Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Mayor of Liverpool | Meeting to discuss the benefits of mayors in major cities. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-13 | Hamilton Islamic Centre | Meeting to discuss the issues being faced by the Muslim community in Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-08-14 | The British Army | Meeting with Head of the British Army, discussing veterans and new uptake into army careers in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-03 | Scottish Trade Unions Congress | Meeting to discuss the current issues facing Scottish Trade Unions Congress |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-03 | The Dunard Centre | Meeting to discuss the status of the Dunard Centre. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-03 | Barnardos | Meeting to hear about Barnardos' experience of child poverty in Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-05 | Research Data Scotland | Meeting to hear about the use of data in public sector. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-05 | Act with Purpose | Meeting to discuss social and poverty issues in Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-06 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Visit and meeting to discuss the work of the Conservatoire and its contribution to the arts sector in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-06 | Bravehound | Visit and meeting to discuss the work of the charity and issues facing service dog users in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-06 | Twechar Healthy Living Hub | Visit and meeting to discuss the work of the Hub and the importance for a small community of the services provided there |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-11 | National Robotarium | Meeting to discuss science and innovation in Scotland and how this can be promoted. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-11 | Salmon Scotland, Bakkafrost, Mowi Salmon | Meeting with producers of Scottish salmon to discuss issues facing the salmon farming industry. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-11 | Colleges Scotland | Introductory meeting to discuss the issues faced by the Scottish colleges sector and how UK Government can help. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-11 | NFU Scotland | Meeting to discuss priorities for NFU Scotland in the upcoming Budget and issues facing farmers and crofters in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-26 | Vodafone | Meeting to update on the potential merger with Three |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2024-09-26 | Equality and Human Rights Commission | Meeting discussed human rights and equalities issues in Scotland, and how the EHRC could work with UKG going forward |