Debates

The latest information on parliamentary debates on issues affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For previous debates visit the directory or use the search facility.

Education and Skills Debate, 04/03/10 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 4 March 2010 MSPs debated educating children and young people to compete in a globalised 21st century. The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell, opened the debate.

Education: teaching excellence, 04/03/10 [E/NI/S/W]
During the meeting of the House of Lords on 4 March 2010 Lords debated teaching excellence in education. Baroness Shephard of Northwold introduced the debate.

Digital Economy Bill, 03/03/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The Second day of Report Stage in the House of Lords for the Digital Economy Bill took place on 3 March 2010.

Equality Bill, 02/03/10 [E/S/W]
Report Stage in the House of Lords for the Equality Bill took place on 2 March 2010.

Digital Economy Bill, 01/03/10 [E/NI/S/W]
The First day of Report Stage in the House of Lords for the Digital Economy Bill took place on 1 March 2010.

Curriculum for Excellence Debate, 25/02/10 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 25 February 2010 MSPS debated education and the curriculum for excellence. Margaret Smith (LD) opened the debate.

Preventing Obesity Debate, 24/02/10 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 24 February 2010 MSPs debated obesity following the publication of the Government's strategy. The Minister for Public Health, Shona Robison opened the debate.

Female Offenders in the Criminal Justice System Debate 11/02/10 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 11 February 2010 MSPs debated the Equal Opportunities Committee's report on female offenders in the criminal justice system. Margaret Mitchell (Cons) opened the debate.

Skills Strategy Debate, 28/01/10 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 28 January 2010 MSPS debated the skills strategy. The debate was introduced by the Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning, Keith Brown.

Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill is passed at Stage 3, 27/01/10 [S]
During the meeting of the Scottish Parliament on 27 January 2010 MSPS passed the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill at Stage 3.

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