Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 23 March 2016
23 Mar 2016 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Strengthening Local Democracy (Constitutional Convention)
Yes, I think that that is a fair point. I know that Drew Smith is standing down from Parliament. I praise him for the contribution that he has made and wish him every success for the future.
We have an opportunity in the next session of Parliament, as we take more powers, to decide which powers are best devolved to other parts of Scotland. I am sure that COSLA will be a constructive partner in that discussion and I very much look forward to having it.
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5. Drew Smith (Glasgow) (Lab)
Lab
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s position is on the call from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities for a constitutional conve...
The First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon)
SNP
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Drew Smith
Lab
Presiding Officer, I thank the First Minister for that answer and wish her, you and all members well. Would a fitting legacy of the debate that we have had ...
The First Minister
SNP
Yes, I think that that is a fair point. I know that Drew Smith is standing down from Parliament. I praise him for the contribution that he has made and wish ...