This week began at Parliament on Monday with the Scottish Futures forum on Workforce Development work-streams, which took up a large part of my day. I spent the remainder of the day at Parliament engaged in email correspondence with constituents, as well as various administrative tasks.
On Tuesday, I began with some of my fixed engagements, including my team meeting in the morning. Due to the sad passing of my colleague Helen Eadie MSP, there is no parliamentary business in the afternoon, and my thoughts will be with Helen’s family and friends.
Wednesday morning will be occupied by the Finance Committee, followed by a seminar for teachers on teaching about the Scottish Parliament. Afterwards, I have an interview with the Fostering Network, followed by a meeting with the Polish Ambassador. My final engagement is in the evening, at the Scottish IMPACT Award winner’s celebration.
On Thursday morning, I have a meeting with Energy North. At 12PM, I’ll attend First Minister’s Questions, and straight after I’ll go to an event organised by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. I have some more meetings during the rest of the afternoon and then I’ll attend an evening session of the Business in the Parliament Conference.
Friday will see me in Glasgow at a Scottish Refugee Council arts event entitled ‘A View from Here’, of which I will take a great interest in as Convener of the Parliamentary Cross Party Group on Culture.
Jean Urquhart 