The Conveners Group is made up of the Conveners of “each mandatory or subject committee” in the Scottish Parliament, and Chaired by the Presiding Officer (or a deputy).

It meets throughout the year, and periodically with the First Minister. These meetings are to “question to First Minister on the Scottish Government’s legislative programme“.

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon appeared and answered questions for 1h15m.

Christine Grahame	Chair (Deputy Presiding Officer)
Clare Adamson	Social Security Committee
Bruce Crawford	Finance and Constitution Committee
Bob Doris	Local Government and Communities Committee
James Dornan	Education and Skills Committee
Johann Lamont	Public Petitions Committee
Gordon Lindhurst	Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Lewis MacDonald	Health and Sport Committee
Joan McAlpine	Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee
Jenny Marra	Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee
Christina McKelvie	Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Margaret Mitchell	Justice Committee
Edward Mountain	Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Graham Simpson	Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

 

The transcript of the Conveners Group Meeting with the First Minister.

The next FMQs will be Thursday 19th April 2018.

Any questions or comments, get in touch.

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