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Scotland Office Ministerial Meetings April 2025 - June 2025
Updated 25 September 2025
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-03 | Scottish North American Business Council | Panel discussion surrounding resilience, climate finance, and the energy transition. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-03 | CEO of Take-Two’s (RockStar) | To discuss UK relationship with games development companies |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-03 | Energy Roundtable with Blackrock, Baringa, Brookfield Renewable, Clean Energy Terminals, Federated Hermes, FuelCell Energy, GB Energy, IFM Investors, Lord Mayor of London, Mott MacDonald, Octopus Energy Generation, Procemx, Scottish Development International, Scottish Financial Enterprise, Sustainable Cities | To promote trade and investment for Scotland and to discuss Scotland's in Making Britain a Clean energy superpower. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-03 | Financial Services Roundtable with Blackrock, SFE, Lord Mayor of London Baillie Gifford, Aberdeen, Citi, BNP Paribas, CapCo, Synechron, Encompass, Jeffries Investment Bank Edinburgh University, FinTech Scotland, Sustainable Cities | Financial Services Rountable Meeting to promote trade and investment for Scotland at New York Tartan Week in 2025. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-04 | CoreWeave | To discuss and confirm Government support for AI Infrastructure projects in the UK |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-04 | NBC | Meeting and tour behind-the-scenes look at NBC’s production, broadcasting, and digital media, operations. Exploration of NBC’s innovation in streaming, content creation, and audience engagement. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-07 | Port of Cromarty Firth | To discuss future investment opportunities at the Port, particularly with regard to offshore wind. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-08 | Police Scotland | Regular Engagement with Police Scotland - Discussion included Commonwealth Games Planning, Police Refrom, Counter Terrorism and State Threats |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-08 | Peel Ports | To discuss Peel Port's investment options in Hunterston Port |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-22 | Scotch Whisky Association | To discuss tariffs, Free Trade Agreements and fiscal events |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-22 | Prosper Scotland | Regular Engagement with Prosper Scotland - Discussion included Industrial Strategy and Tartan Week Plans |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-23 | Scottish Professional Football League | Discussion on Independant Football Regulators and Governing Body Endorsements (GBEs). |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-23 | Scottish Trade Unions Congress (STUC) | Regular Engagement with Scottish Trade Unions Congress (STUC) - Discussion included upcoming Congress, Making Work Pay, Scottish Business Growth Group |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-23 | INEOS Forties Pipeline System and INEOS Olefins and Polymers | To discuss the INEOS sites in Grangemouth |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-23 | Airbus | To discuss the acquisition of the Prestwick site. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-24 | Ocean Winds | To discuss the Ocean Winds Moray West wind farm at Buckie, Aberdeenshire. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-24 | Energy Transition Zone | To discuss renewable energy projects in Scotland and current projects under development at the Energy Transition Zone |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-24 | SARENS PSG | To discuss the use, and construction, of ring cranes in Scotland for wind turbine construction |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-24 | Offshore Energies UK | To discuss key areas of interest for the UK oil and gas sector and recent consultations |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-24 | Craig Walker, Editor - Press and Journal | A meeting about the work the UK Government is doing to support the North East of Scotland, particularly the energy sector. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-04-29 | National Gas, Storegga, Shell, ExxonMobil, SSE, Carbon Capture and Storage Association, NECCUS | To discuss the status of the ACORN carbon capture project and wider developments in the Carbon Capture industry |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-02 | Meeting with University of Glasgow Principal | To discuss the work of the University of Glasgow, and its engagement with the UK Government |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-06 | Harbour Energy | Call with the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury to discuss Harbour’s commercial situation |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-07 | Council of Scottish Local Authorities | To discuss the spring statement, attendance at upcoming forums, and feedback from Scotland Office roundtables. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-12 | Scottish Universities Principals | To discuss immigration rules changes |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-13 | Scottish Financial Enterprise | To discuss, tartan week, investment summit and industrial strategy |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-15 | A roundtable hosted by GB Energy, with National Wealth Fund, Crown Estate Scotland, Ocean Winds, Scottish Renewables, Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, Forth Ports Green Freeport, Talmo North Star, Seaway 7, Babcock, OEUK, Bluefloat, Global Energy Group, Scottish Government, Scottish National Investment Bank. | To discuss progress of the Great British Energy Bill, GB Energy's priorities and areas of interest for the wider Scottish energy sector. With DESNZ Minister Shanks in attendance. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-15 | ExxonMobil | Meeting with ExxonMobil and Melanie Ward MP to discuss the Ethylene Plant at Fife |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-20 | Nuclear Industry Association | Meeting the CEO to discuss the current status of the nuclear industry in Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2025-05-22 | ExxonMobil | Meeting with ExxonMobil and Melanie Ward MP to discuss the Ethylene Plant at Fife |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-03 | Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Scotland | To discuss the recent Strategic Defence Review, the Industrial Strategy and the current work of CBI Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-03 | Scottish Trade Unions Congress (STUC) | To discuss plans for the handling/charing of the upcomeing STUC Roundtable on 6 June 2025 |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-04 | Alexander Dennis Lewis (ADL) | Meeting with Alexander Dennis Lewis (ADL) and Department for Transport Minister Lightwood to discuss the status of ADL manufacturing in Scotland and their plants in Falkirk and Larbert |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-04 | GMB Union | To discuss matters relating to the Rolls Royce welding skills centre. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-05 | Alexander Dennis Lewis (ADL) | Meeting with Alexander Dennis Lewis (ADL) and Department for Transport Minister Lightwood to discuss the status of ADL manufacturing in Scotland and their plants in Falkirk and Larbert |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-06 | STUC Led Round Table Meeting with Unison, GMB Union, PCS, FBU, UCU | Rountable meeting with representatives of various trade union organisations to discuss Public Sector Funding, Industrial Strategy and Immigration Policy |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-06 | Scottish Chamber of Commerce | Signing of the Strategic Partnership agreement between Scotand Office and SCC in relation to Brand Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-08 | Alexander Dennis Lewis (ADL) | Meeting with Alexander Dennis Lewis (ADL) and Department for Transport Minister Lightwood and Department for Business and Trade Minister Jones to discuss the status of ADL manufacturing in Scotland and their plants in Falkirk and Larbert |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-09 | Scottish Enterprise | To discuss engagement on Alexander Dennis, Rolls Royce and Grangemouth |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-12 | Scottish Business Growth Group (Scottish Chamber of Commerce, Scottish Financial Enterprise, Confederation of British Industries, Institute of Directors Scotland, Prosper, Federation of Small Businesses, Scottish Trade Union Congress) | Engagement with business leaders to discuss how they can deliver economic growth. |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-12 | Catalent Clinical Supply | Meeting with Catalent and Scottish Life Sciences Association to discuss European Union mutual recognition agreements on pharmaceuticals |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-13 | Scottish Chamber of Commerce, Scottish Financial Enterprise, CBI, Fraser Allander Institute, Institute of Directors, Prosper, Federation of Small Businesses | Meeting with these organisations and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to discuss the Spending Review Phase 2 |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-13 | Sistema Scotland | Discussion in relation to hosting an event at Dover House |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-16 | Impact Scotland/Dunard Centre | To discuss funding options for the Dunard Centre |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-16 | University of Edinburgh Business School | To discuss the work of the University of Edinburgh Business School, and the role it can play in UK Government missions |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-17 | Edinburgh Fringe Society | Introductory Meeting with new Chief Executive of Edinburgh Fringe Society |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-18 | Scottish National Investment Bank | To discuss the spending review and becoming a perpetual organisation |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-18 | Motorsport UK | Discussion surrounding the potential opportunities for Scotland within the motorsport sector and the region's position for the World Rally Championship |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-18 | INEOS | Meeting with INEOS and the Secretary of State for DBT to discuss the INEOS site at Grangemouth |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-18 | Honeywell | Meeting with Honeywell and Minister Shanks to discuss business interests in the UK and overseas, and the ongoing work at Grangemouth |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-19 | Graham's Family Dairy (Royal Highland Show) | To discuss the business and current market opportunities in the sector |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-19 | National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) (Royal Highland Show) | To discuss the key issues facing the farming sector and the impact of trade deals |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-19 | Quality Meat Scotland (Royal Highland Show) | To discuss the meat industry, impact of trade deals, and opportunities of Brand Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-20 | Council of Scottish Local Authorities | To discuss the upcoming industrial strategy |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-24 | Welfare Reform Roundtable (Poverty Alliance, Citizens Advice Scotland, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Glasgow Disability Alliance, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, Disability Equality Scotland, Marie Curie, Carers Scotland, Inclusion Scotland, The STAR Project, Child POverty Action Group, Parkinson's UK, Wise Group, Enable) | To discuss the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill and its impact on Scotland |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-25 | TotalEnergies UK | To discuss Total's investments in the North Sea and other areas of the UK, and the UK business environment for energy companies |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-26 | GMB Union | To discuss UK Government engagement with the Scottish Government on Alexander Dennis Lewis' Scottish manufacturing operations |
| Ian Murray | 2025-06-30 | Cartmore Building Supplies | To discuss business challenges including inflation and interest rates as well as planning reforms. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-04-01 | MCR Pathways | To discuss the widening gap in educational and employment outcomes for care experienced young people. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-04-29 | Scottish Hospitality Group | To discuss issues faced by the hospitality industry in Scotland, including Employer National Insurance Contributions and Visitor Levy. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-04-30 | National Farmers Union Scotland | Introductory meeting with the new President of NFU Scotland ahead of Food and Farming Roundtable |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-04-30 | National Farmers Union Scotland; Quality Meats Scotland; Scottish Crofters' Federation; Scotland Food and Drink; Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers; Agricultural Industries Confederation; Aberdeen & Northern Marts Group; James Hutton Institute; SRUC; Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society; Angus Growers; Scottish Land and Estates; Food & Agriculture Stakeholder Taskforce; Scottish Tenant Farmers' Association; Scottish Government | Roundtable meeting to discuss how the UK Government and Scottish Government can work to support the food production and farming sectors in Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-05-01 | Women’s Enterprise Scotland; Investing Women Angels; HSBC; Scottish Chamber of Commerce; CBI Scotland; AccelerateHER; Calming Solutions Ltd; Go-You Ltd; Raven Botanicals; SilviBio; TL Tech; Talking Medicines; Seluna; Valla; Noggin Braincare; Practest; Vanfill; Nc’nean Distillery | Roundtable meeting to discuss the gap in exporting for female-led businesses and how the UK Government can address this |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-05-07 | Council of Scottish Local Authorities | To discuss the spring statement, attendance at upcoming forums, and feedback from Scotland Office roundtables. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-05-07 | Scottish Retail Consortium | To discuss how the government can assist the retail industry to grow and better support shoppers. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-05-13 | Church of Scotland | To discuss the future of historic churches in Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-03 | Universities Scotland | To discuss concerns around immigration and the spending review. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-03 | Orbex | Meeting to discuss Orbex' work in developing the space sector in Scotland and their plans for satellite launches |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-09 | Navantia | To discuss plans for Navantia's yards in Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-09 | Tradebe | To discuss Tradebe's contracts within Scotland. |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-23 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland | Meeting to discuss the work of the RSPB in Scotland, the UK Internal Market Act and the Planning Bill |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-24 | Welfare Reform Roundtable (Poverty Alliance, Citizens Advice Scotland, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Glasgow Disability Alliance, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, Disability Equality Scotland, Marie Curie, Carers Scotland, Inclusion Scotland, The STAR Project, Child Overty Action Group, Parkinson's UK, Wise Group, Enable) | To discuss the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill and its impact on Scotland |
| Kirsty McNeill | 2025-06-26 | International Development Roundtable (Christian Aid Scotland, Scotland Malawi Partnership, SCIAF, Scottish Emergency Rescue. University of Glasgow, University of St Andrews, Wellcome Trust, Scotland Africa Business Association, Mary's Meals, University of Dundee, SRUC, HALO Trust, Save the Children) | To discuss Scotland's contribution to International Development and how the government can encourage new partnerships. |