This week has been extremely eventful!
I was delighted to sponsor the Logistics UK round table in the Scottish Parliament, where they introduced an interesting presentation, triggering discussions around post-EU trade and the various logistical factors of this. Brexit has impacted almost every sector and we must find ways to mitigate its effects.
While visiting Edinburgh from Houston in the USA, Sysco visited the Scottish Parliament. I met with them as a member of the Cross Party Group on USA to find out more abut their ideas for trade connections with Scotland. Having distribution site in Scotland, Sysco sells and distributes food products to several sectors and provide equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries.
I thoroughly enjoyed sponsoring the Scottish Property Federation’s event this week. The Scottish Property Federation represents over 400 businesses, investors and experts in the real estate industry in Scotland. Looking to strengthen Scotland’s built environment through initiatives such as energy efficient business premises, homes and wider amenities, the Scottish Property Federation works with members and both national and local governments to develop an industry which also successfully supports local community investment and job creation across the country.
As well as being asked to be a panellist on Politics Scotland and asking a question at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, which you can watch in my previous post, I also convened the CPG on St Andrew’s Day ahead of the day itself on 30 November. While some bodies in Scotland recognise the Bank Holiday for our national day, it is imperative we must not forget the significance the day represents in the values and culture in Scotland.
