On Monday I met with officials at Paragon Housing Association to discuss matters around the Housing Bill, Transition to Net Zero and a number of topics brought forward by local residents.
On Tuesday I spoke in the Scottish Budget Bill and contributed to Topical Questions addressing the critical need for policy certainty around future industries at Grangemouth. I called on the UK Government to provide urgent clarity on its stance regarding Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage, the Acorn Project, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, as well as ensuring the recently announced funding streams are accessible to companies wishing to invest without prohibitive delays.
On Wednesday I chaired the Cross Party Group on Women in Enterprise where we focused on business support available to women in key economic sectors & its importance in enabling businesswomen to make a growing contribution to Scotland's economy.
On Thursday I asked the Minister for Education and Skills about the vital role of Forth Valley College in the Skills Transition process and how Government is supporting them to ensure financial sustainability and success.
On Thursday evening I had the opportunity to sponsor a Parliamentary reception to mark Victims’ Awareness Week 2025, coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of Victim Support Scotland. This was a fantastic opportunity to bring together volunteers, MSPs and those advocating for positive changes to the criminal justice system in Scotland. The work of Victim Support Scotland is incredibly important in supporting those who have been affected by crime, and it was a privilege to host them and celebrate the valuable work they do.
