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Ministerial Meetings January 2024 - March 2024
Updated 6 May 2026
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alister Jack | 2024-02-05 | UK Space Agency | Short meeting with Chair of UK Space Agency to discuss potential UK Government investment in SaxaVord Spaceport |
| Alister Jack | 2024-02-06 | Stena Line | Meeting to discuss Stena Line's possible plans for investing in Scotland, the plans for an Investment Zone between Northern Ireland and Scotland and the possibility of UK Government support for the A75 in Scotland |
| Alister Jack | 2024-02-22 | BAE Systems | Meeting with BAE Systems during a visit to their shipbuilding facility in Govan to discuss the export contract with Norway, briefing on Type 26 frigates and update on the new shipbuilding facility |
| Alister Jack | 2024-02-22 | Roundtable with Defence Industry representatives | Defence Industry Roundtable bringing together a wide range of Scottish defence stakeholders to discuss sector priorities, challenges and upcoming milestones |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-01 | Baker Hughes Ltd | During a visit to discuss the Subsea Centre of Excellence in deepwater technology, the landscape for oil and gas exploration and production, and geothermal energy |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-07 | Forth Ports | Meeting as part of a wider visit to Forth Ports in Leith where a overview of current work was given. Forth Ports also explained thier current bids for funding |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-12 | Scottish Grocers Federation | Meeting with Scottish Grocers Federation to discuss the Deposit Return Scheme and the recent annoucnement from the Chancellor on vapes and related tax policy |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-21 | Shell | Visit to the new Shell Silver Fin building in Aberdeen to meet with key members of their team and learn more about their operations in the North East |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-21 | Port of Aberdeen | Visit to the South Harbour extension at the Port of Aberdeen, to learn more about its role in the energy transition and discussion of future plans |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-21 | ETZ (Energy Transition Zone) | Visit to W-Zero-1, part of the Energy Transition Zone’s Wind Campus to hear an update on the work of ETZ, to view the new W-Zero-1 Building and meet some of its tenants to hear about their work in energy and renewables |
| Alister Jack | 2024-03-21 | Roundtable Dinner with representatives from the Energy Sector | Roundtable dinner to discuss the importance of the North East of Scotland to the UK’s future energy security with senior representatives of the oil and gas, offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture sectors. Discussion of current issues and how UK Government can support the sector |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-19 | Scottish Renewables | Introductory meeting to discuss the UK Governoments involvement with Scottish Renewables |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-19 | SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) | Introductory meeting to familiarise with Scottish and Southern Energy and their work in Scotland on renewable energy |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-19 | Harbour Energy | Introductory meeting with Harbour Energy to discuss Harbour Energy's work in Scotland and familiarise with the company |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-19 | SFE (Scottish and Financial Enterprise) | Introductory meeting to discuss Scottish Financial Enterprice and discuss the relationship between the company and the UK Government in Scotland |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-20 | Scotland IS | Introductory meeting with Scotland IS discussing what the UK Government can do to help the start up companies in Scotland involved with Scotland IS |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-21 | Edinburgh Filmhouse | A visit to Edinburgh Filmhouse to see how UK Government funding has been used to regenerate the building |
| Donald Cameron | 2024-03-21 | Queen Margaret University | Attending a Groundbreaking Event hosted by the University in their Innovation Centre |
| John Lamont | 2024-01-09 | Edinburgh International Festival | A meeting to discuss this years Edinburgh International Festival and funding |
| John Lamont | 2024-01-10 | STEM Skills Roundtable | A roundtable with representitives from OEUK, ScotlandIS, ADS Group, BAE Systems, Scottish Power and Scottish Water discussing challenges in STEM skills recruitment |
| John Lamont | 2024-01-10 | CalMac Ferries | A meeting with CalMac Ferries discussing issues facing island communities |
| John Lamont | 2024-01-16 | Federation of Small Businesses Scotland | A meeting with FSB to discuss recent reforms to the Goverment's legal migration policies |
| John Lamont | 2024-01-29 | Airbus UK | A meeting with representitives from Airbus to discuss their work supporting the Space sector in Scotland and the challenges facing them regarding STEM skill recruitment |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-05 | CalMac Ferries Roundtable | A roundtable discussing CalMac Ferry services with representatives from CalMac and community groups from island communities |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-08 | Universities Scotland | A quarterly meeting with Universities Scotland to discuss a drop in enrollment figures |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-12 | Symington Tinto AFC | A visit to the football club to see a UK Government funding grassroots football project |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-12 | Cumnock Development Trust | Discussion of aims to regenerate the town and the economic development needs of New Cumnock with representives |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-12 | Cairnryan Ferry Terminal | A connectivity visit engaging with Stena Line and road haulers McBurney and Hayton Coulthard Transport to discuss connectivity on the A75 |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-12 | New Galloway Town Hall | A meeting with representitives from New Galloway Town Hall to discuss restoration of the building and how it is being managed by a community group and UK Government funding |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-13 | SRUC Barony Campus | A visit to discuss innovation in dairy processing and the funding the UK Government has provided for the Digital Dairy Chain |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-12 | Quality Meats Scotland | A visit to the farm to discuss sustainable farming |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-12 | Pretty Wild Flower Company | A visit to the shop to discuss how the building is being used to bring the local community together through creative and artistic mediums |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-20 | Scottish Hospitality Group | A meeting with Scottish Hospitality Group to discuss the hospitality sector ahead of the March Spring budget |
| John Lamont | 2024-02-27 | Confederation of British Industry | A meeting with Confederation of British Industry to receive an update regarding current issues affecting business in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-04 | JP Morgan | A meeting with representatives from the Glasgow branch of JP Morgan to discuss apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-04 | Courageous Spirits | A visit to Courageous Spirit's warehouse in Glasgow to discuss the funding and support the company have received as a small business in Glasgow |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-04 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | A tour of the conservatoire's creative arts department before meeting with representatives to discuss the challenges facing the conservatoire |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-11 | Lolita Jackson MBE | A meeting with to discuss the upcoming Tartan Week celebrations in New York |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-18 | The Landmark Trust | A meeting with The Landmark Trust to discuss Mavisbank House and how UK Government funding could support restoration of the house |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-19 | Scottish National Orchestra | A meeting discuss RSNO's proposal for a cultural exemption for employers national insurance |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-25 | Aberdeen Science Centre | A visit to the centre and a discussion to understand the impact of UK Government funding for the Centre |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-25 | Opportunity North East | A visit to the ONE SeedPod project construction site for a 'topping out' event |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-26 | National House Building Council | A meeting to discuss a construction company going into administration resulting in job losses |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-27 | Japanese Garden, Cowden | A visit to the gardens to reaffirm UK Government support for the project and hear about current plans |
| John Lamont | 2024-03-27 | Grahams Family Dairy | A visit to the dairy farm and discussion to hear and respond to concerns, discuss food labelling and production lines |