Transparency data
Ministerial Meetings October 2023 - December 2023
Updated 28 March 2024
| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alister Jack | 2023-11-09 | Food and Drink Federation | Lunch meeting to discuss matters relating to the food and drink industry in Scotland, main focus was on restrictions on high sugar/high fat foods |
| Alister Jack | 2023-11-14 | Eden Project | Meeting to hear proposals regarding the Eden Project in Dundee, Eden project inquired about UK Governent funding routes |
| Alister Jack | 2023-11-23 | AUGB Edinburgh, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council, Capital City Partnership, Volunteer Edinburgh | Visit to the new Ukrainian Welcome Hub and Humanitarian Aid Warehouse at Edinburgh Park. Met with both Scottish and Ukrainian volunteers and Ukrainian aid projects to discuss the ongoing work in the area |
| Alister Jack | 2023-11-29 | Storegga | Short meeting about oil and gas in Scotland |
| Alister Jack | 2023-12-06 | SaxaVord Space Port | A meeting to get updates on the development of the SaxaVord Spaceport project in Shetland, SaxaVord inquired about UK Governent funding routes |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-10-10 | Highland Council | To discuss funding options for the Coran Ferry |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-10-18 | Argyll & Bute Council | To discuss Levelling Up Round 3 funding |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-10-18 | COSLA Presidential Team | Regular Engagemtent Meeting - topics discussed included COSLA relationship with Scottish Government/ring fencing impacts on day to day work, Verity House Agreement and LUF3 Funding |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-10-19 | Royal College of Defense Studies 2024 Cohort | The Minister advised the group on his role and role of the Scotland Office |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-10-19 | Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal Steering Group | To discuss how best UKG, SG and LA's can work together, on a tripartite basis in line with respective ambitions for place-based regional economic development, to progress priority programmes towards driving regional prosperity |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-10-25 | Inverclyde Taskforce | Regular Engagement as the UKG represetative on that Taskforce Group. Discussion covered economy, emplyment and welfare in the area. UKG and SG funding was also discussed |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-12-11 | Pernod Riccard | To receive an update on Pernod Ricard’s latest investment plans in Scotland and the UK, and continuing trade success from the UK |
| Malcolm Offord | 2023-12-19 | Impact Scotland | To receive an update on the Dunard Centre construction project |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | European Marine Energy Centre | A visit to the site to see the technology that EMEC test and discuss tidal energy |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | Pier Arts Centre | A tour of the Pier Arts Centre site and Stromness Post Office site. |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | Orkney Research and Innovation Campus | Tour of the campus and an overview of the Orkney Heritage Gateway Project |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | Paul Olvhoj, Orkney Harbours; Jim Buck, Head of Marine Service and Transportation and Harbour Master; Oliver Reid, CEO Orkney Island Council; James Stockan, Leader of Orkney Island Council; Gareth Waterson, Corporate Director Enterprise and Sustainable Regeneration, Orkney Islands Council | A roundtable discussion on the Orkney Future Ports proposal with local business and council leaders |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | Highland Park Distillery | A tour of the Distillery and discussion about improvements to sustainability. |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | University of Highlands and Islands - Orkney College | A tour of the campus and discussions about recent changes to Orkney College. |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-11 | Councillor James Stockan | Meeting to discuss issues facing Orkney Island Council and how UK Government can support |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-16 | EDF, Scottish Power Energy Networks, Scottish Renewables, Ventient Energy, Scottish and Southern Energy Networks, Ocean Winds, Renewable UK, BayWa R.E., Energy UK, Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group, Renewable Energy Systems, Scottish Power | To discuss issues relates to Transmission Charges in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-10-17 | Scottish Fisherman's Federation | Meeting to discuss issues facing the fishing and seafood sectors in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-01 | National Manufacturing Institute Scotland | Tour of site and discussion regarding employability and skills |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-01 | SMS PLC | Meeting to better understand the work of SMS PLC Glasgow in helping the UK reach Net Zero |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-01 | Centre for Data Science and AI : University of Glasgow | A discussion regarding Scotland's role in AI development |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-01 | South Lanarkshire College | Engaging with the college on skills development in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-02 | UNESCO City of Literature | A meeting with Ali Bowden to discuss UNESCO's vision and results |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-02 | Trade Associations Scotland, Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Property Federation, UK Hospitality Scotland, The Scotch Whiskey Association, Offshore Energies UK, Homes for Scotland UK, Food and Drink Federation, Scottish Renewables, Scottish Engineering, Scottish Tourism Alliance, Association of British Insurers | Property federation, UK Hospitality Scotland, The Scotch Whisky Association, Offshore Energies UK, Homes for Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-02 | Poppy Scotland | Meeting to support Poppy Scotland's poppy appeal fundraising efforts |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-02 | FirstStage Studios | A tour of the studios and discussion regarding support for the film and TV sector in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-08 | Food Standards Scotland | Meeting Chief Executive to discuss Food Standards Scotland's remit and work |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-15 | Diageo GB | Introductory meeting with representatives from Diageo GB to discuss the Scotch Whisky sector |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-16 | Edinburgh Book Festival | Meeting to engage with the Edinburgh Book Festival and hear their plans for the next edition of the festival |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-24 | Bught Park High Life Scotland, Clark Contracts, Morrison Construction | Meeting with local representatives in Inverness to see how UK Government funding will help transform the Bught Park stadium and site |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-24 | UHI Life Sciences Innovation Centre | Tour of the site and discussion about live issues for UHI |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-24 | Forres Area Community Trust | Discussion about the progress being made on FACT's Community Ownership Fund project and the work that FACT undertakes in the area. |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-27 | Lost Shore Surf Resort | Meeting to discuss plans for developing the Lost Shore Surf resort |
| John Lamont | 2023-11-28 | Scottish Financial Enterprise | Roundtable meeting to discuss the financial services sector in Scotland |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-06 | Colleges Scotland | Meeting to discuss industry views on proposed changes to the immigration system in the UK |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-06 | Macduff Shellfish, Seafood Scotland, Communities Inshore Fishing Alliance, Scottish Fishermans Federation, Scottish White Fish Producers Association, Food Standards Scotland, Salmon Scotland, Blueshell Mussels, Scottish Shellfish | Meeting to discuss industry views on proposed changes to the immigration system in the UK and the direct impact these changes could have on employment and standards within the Scottish fishing industry |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-06 | Food and Drink Federation | Meeting to discuss industry views on proposed changes to the immigration system in the UK and discuss how these changes would directly impact the food and drink industry in Scotland. Listening to concerns. |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-07 | National Farmers Union of Scotland | Meeting to discuss industry views on proposed changes to the immigration system in the UK |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-12 | Bracken Control Group | Meeting to discuss bracken control and how Governments across the UK can support these efforts |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-12 | Scottish Gas Network | Meeting to discuss challenges related to recruitment of skilled workers |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-13 | UK Hospitality | Meeting to discuss industry views on proposed changes to the immigration system in the UK |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-18 | The Scottish Farmer | Meeting with the editor of Scottish Farmer to discuss UK Government engagement with the farming sector |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-18 | Forres Area Community Trust | Followup meeting to discuss issues with funding for the Town Hall development through the Community Ownership Fund |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-21 | My Name'5 Doddie Charity | Meeting to discuss the fundraising work being done by the charity |
| John Lamont | 2023-12-21 | Kings Theatre Edinburgh | Visit to the Theatre and a discussion on the funding recieved through the Community Ownership Fund |