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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