My Week in 5
Another eventful week both in the parliament and across my Falkirk East constituency. Here are a few highlights in what was certainly a busy end to the month:
- Had a really engaging visit with higher students from Braes High School who had some very interesting questions for me. Great contributions as ever from a fantastic school.
- Delighted to visit Bo’ness Food Pantry and meet local volunteers working hard to support others in need. My office team got together a lovely selection of items for their Christmas hamper appeal and I was also happy to pass on a monetary donation to support their work
- On Tuesday it was a pleasure to host an event led by the Institute of Analytics looking at the topic of AI and the need for wider recruitment in the world of data technology. I was also delighted to welcome the “Star of European Unity” to the parliament and provide an opportunity for MSPs to discuss Scotland’s place at the heart of Europe. https://fb.watch/oFn6rHdJvT
- Both my committees held their sessions in private this week but on the floor of the chamber I was pleased to make an important contribution to the debate marking 16 Days of Action against Gender-based Violence. You can watch my speech in full in earlier posts. https://fb.watch/oFuNNc-Aob/
- We certainly marked Scotland’s national day in style this week with a lively event in the Scottish Parliament, hosted by the CPG on St. Andrew’s Day, which I convene. More details in earlier posts here https://fb.watch/oFn5vSD4CI/
