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The Convener SNP Committee
06 Feb 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
We move on to agenda item 2, which is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”. Members will see that we are extremely short of time. You will have noticed that the bulletin is getting a bit lighter in content. That is because less is happening in Europe as they wind down for ...
The Convener SNP Committee
24 Jan 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
I see in the “Brussels Bulletin” that the sweetener, aspartame, has been reviewed five times since it was authorised in 1994 and is up for review again. There are grave concerns about the impact that it has on health. Could you give us a wee update on the situation? What does ...
The Convener SNP Committee
19 Sep 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
We have the latest edition of the “Brussels Bulletin”. I would like committee members to welcome Charles Abbott, who puts together the bulletin and who is with us today. We are delighted to have him at our committee meeting. Maybe we should be very gentle about how we view the...
The Convener SNP Committee
28 Nov 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Item 3 is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”. The bulletin is included in members’ papers. This week’s copy looks pretty hefty—it includes additional papers that enhance some of the work that we have done. For example, the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly report on h...
The Convener SNP Committee
28 Nov 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
My proposal on the free movement of workers issue was that we should seek information, so that we can come to a judgment. Because it is a “Brussels Bulletin” issue, Scotland Europa should be our first port of call—we can get it to find out some information.In relation to Patri...
The Convener SNP Committee
30 Oct 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
Item 2 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. As I mentioned, the bulletin’s format has changed. The template was quite unstable, which was becoming a real problem. The new format is much more accessible—indeed, it meets the Scottish Parliament’s standards as far as accessible documents ...
The Convener SNP Committee
12 Mar 2015
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. Given that we have used up all our time, I suggest that, if there are any questions, queries or clarifications on the “Brussels Bulletin”, members should direct those to the clerks, and that we should forward the “Brussels Bulletin” to...
The Convener SNP Committee
28 Jun 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Item 2 is the “Brussels Bulletin”, which is one of the early warning systems that the cabinet secretary just described. The European officer, Ian Duncan, is here today. Members have a copy of the bulletin. Are there any points?
The Convener SNP Committee
25 Oct 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
May I thank Ian Duncan? We find the “Brussels Bulletin” hugely helpful in keeping track of things, although in some cases by the time it has gone to print it is old news. May I ask members whether they are content to send the bulletin to our other committees for their consider...
The Convener SNP Committee
10 Jan 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. Members have a copy—I do not know whether they have managed to look at it. It is a bit more lightweight than usual, which I think is because most folk took a break over Christmas. Things were a bit quieter, but they are hotting up agai...
The Convener SNP Committee
13 Dec 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”, which is regularly compiled by Dr Ian Duncan. I invite members to give me their comments on this meeting’s bulletin. Bill Kidd is first.
The Convener SNP Committee
15 May 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
The next agenda item is our “Brussels Bulletin”, which is expertly put together by Ian Duncan. It is such a changing feast that we will just let him speak to the “Brussels Bulletin”. I have no doubt that there have been changes—probably in the last hour.
The Convener SNP Committee
20 Sep 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Yes, that would be helpful.That concludes our consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”. We had lots of interesting comments. I thank Ian Duncan very much.Are we content to send the “Brussels Bulletin” to the relevant committees?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
01 Nov 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Moving on swiftly, agenda item 2 is consideration of the latest edition of our “Brussels Bulletin”, which is compiled by Dr Ian Duncan. Members know the purpose of the bulletin, so we will go straight into Ian’s report.
The Convener SNP Committee
29 Nov 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
We move on to the “Brussels Bulletin”, which Ian Duncan prepared. He spent last week in Brussels so the bulletin will be bang up to date.
The Convener (Christina McKelvie) SNP Committee
24 Jan 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Welcome to the second meeting in 2013 of the European and External Relations Committee. I make the usual request that all mobile phones and electronic devices be switched off because they interfere with the broadcasting equipment.Agenda item 1 is consideration of the latest ed...
The Convener SNP Committee
10 Jan 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
We move on to agenda item 3, which is the “Brussels Bulletin”. We are really pushed for time, so Ian Duncan has said that he will be quick. If members have any questions about the bulletin, please get them in quickly.
The Convener SNP Committee
07 Mar 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Welcome back. We move on to item 2, which is the “Brussels Bulletin”. Dr Ian Duncan, who compiles the bulletin, will talk us through it.
The Convener SNP Committee
07 Feb 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Welcome back. We will move swiftly on to agenda item 4, which is the “Brussels Bulletin”. As usual, Dr Ian Duncan will talk us through the bulletin, then questions will follow from colleagues.
The Convener SNP Committee
30 May 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Item 2 is consideration of the latest edition of the “Brussels Bulletin”. As members will see, we have received another comprehensive “Brussels Bulletin” from Scotland Europa. Do members have any questions or comments?
The Convener SNP Committee
21 Mar 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Item 4 is our usual update on the latest edition of the “Brussels Bulletin”, which again reflects the fluid situation in Europe. The bulletin is put together by Ian Duncan. I ask Ian to give us this week’s messages from Europe.
The Convener SNP Committee
02 May 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
An e-mail is coming out that will explain the approach to the “Brussels Bulletin” a bit better so we can decide from there.Is the committee content to ensure that other relevant committees receive the “Brussels Bulletin”?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
28 Nov 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
That would be a worthwhile piece of work. If there are no further comments on the “Brussels Bulletin”, there is one final thing that I wanted to mention. It is not in the bulletin, but it is topical. I noted that David Cameron spoke yesterday about a renegotiation on the free ...
The Convener SNP Committee
31 Oct 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”, which members will see in this week’s extensive package of papers. The bulletin is very detailed, so I am looking for members’ comments, questions and inquiries.
The Convener SNP Committee
31 Oct 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
I think that we need to check that, as the bulletin is less than clear about what it means.Do members wish to raise any more matters on the bulletin?
The Convener SNP Committee
31 Oct 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
Apparently, there was much more information in the bulletin this week, which did not sit well with the template that is used. We will make the request that if less information is to be included in the next bulletin, we would like to go back to the old format. I think that you ...
The Convener SNP Committee
20 Mar 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”. Do members have any questions about, comments on or clarification that they seek in relation to the information in the bulletin?
The Convener SNP Committee
23 Jan 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
Welcome back to the European and External Relations Committee. We had a long but—I think that members will agree—interesting evidence-taking session.We move on to agenda item 3, which is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”. Members have the bulletin in their papers. Are t...
The Convener SNP Committee
14 Nov 2013
“Brussels Bulletin”
We move on swiftly to agenda item 3, which is consideration of our “Brussels Bulletin”. Members will see that it is pretty comprehensive this month. We asked a number of questions and have received a number of responses. A number of actions have been proposed, on which we hope...
The Convener SNP Committee
26 Jun 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
That is another one for the list. I wish to pick up on the directive on nuclear safety. Apparently, there is a strengthened regulatory framework; co-operation across borders is also mentioned. The bulletin states: “The Directive ... strengthens transparency by ensuring the p...
The Convener SNP Committee
20 Feb 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
Item 3 is the latest “Brussels Bulletin”, which members have in their papers. Are there any comments, questions or clarifications? Members will see that the bulletin is getting lighter and lighter, as Brussels is currently winding down in the run-up to elections.
The Convener (Christina McKelvie) SNP Committee
09 Oct 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
Good morning and welcome to the 18th meeting in 2014 of the European and External Relations Committee. I make the usual request for mobile phones and other electronic devices to be switched off, unless members are using their iPads for meeting papers. We have received apologie...
The Convener (Christina McKelvie) SNP Committee
12 Jun 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
Good morning and welcome to the 15th meeting in 2014 of the European and External Relations Committee. I make the usual request for mobile phones to be switched off. Some members are using iPads. I extend apologies from Hanzala Malik and welcome Patricia Ferguson to the commit...
The Convener SNP Committee
13 Nov 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
I welcome everyone back. Our next agenda item is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”, which members have in their papers. I invite comments or questions on the “Brussels Bulletin”.
The Convener SNP Committee
11 Dec 2014
“Brussels Bulletin”
On the first page of the “Brussels Bulletin” is the Juncker investment plan, which states quite categorically that this is not new money but repackaged money. The last time that we discussed it, we thought that it was new money. That is an interesting insight. It also looks li...
The Convener SNP Committee
19 Feb 2015
“Brussels Bulletin”
Good morning, and welcome back to the European and External Relations Committee. We are moving quickly on to agenda item 2, which is the “Brussels Bulletin”. I will ask members whether we can agree just to pass the “Brussels Bulletin” and move on. If any issues arise from it f...
The Convener SNP Committee
26 Mar 2015
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. I know that in the past few meetings we have skated through the bulletin, because we have been squeezed for time, but this morning we have a bit of time in hand if members want to do a deeper analysis. I see that Jamie McGrigor is read...
The Convener SNP Committee
28 May 2015
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 2 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. I suggest that, unless anybody has a burning issue to raise, we simply note the bulletin and make our other committee colleagues aware of it. That concludes the meeting, and I thank committee members for their attendance. I will see y...
The Convener SNP Committee
11 Jun 2015
“Brussels Bulletin”
Welcome back to the meeting. Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. Copies of the bulletin are in members’ papers. Are there any questions or clarifications?
The Convener SNP Committee
03 Sep 2015
“Brussels Bulletin”
In some areas, there is an overproduction, which also drives down prices across Europe. I agree that we should look into that. On the back page of the bulletin, there is information on horizon 2020, which the committee has always had an interest in. Members will see that ther...
The Convener SNP Committee
20 Sep 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is a discussion on the latest edition of the “Brussels Bulletin”. Ian Duncan, who compiles the report, is present if we have any questions about the evidence that we heard from our MEPs. We will note Hanzala Malik’s comments.
The Convener SNP Committee
25 Oct 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 4 is the “Brussels Bulletin”, which is compiled regularly by Ian Duncan. Do members have any comments on it?
The Convener SNP Committee
04 Oct 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”, which I know members will have sat up late last night reading from to cover to cover. Do members have any comments on it?
The Convener SNP Committee
04 Oct 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
As members have no more questions, I thank Ian Duncan for putting together his very helpful “Brussels Bulletin”. Do members agree to pass it on to other committees for their consideration?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
01 Nov 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 5 is the “Brussels Bulletin”, which Ian Duncan has very helpfully put together for us. I invite members’ comments.
The Convener SNP Committee
01 Nov 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Okay, thank you. Does the committee agree to send the “Brussels Bulletin” to the relevant committees for their consideration?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
01 Nov 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Thank you. I thank Ian Duncan for another “Brussels Bulletin”. We now move to agenda item 6, which we agreed to take in private. I thank everyone for their attendance at the committee today. We will now clear the public gallery.15:19 Meeting continued in private until 15:45.
The Convener SNP Committee
15 Nov 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 concerns the “Brussels Bulletin”, which, as always, has been compiled by Ian Duncan. Do members have any comments?
The Convener SNP Committee
15 Nov 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
I have a question that is linked to that. I see that there is huge emphasis on transparency in the initiative. The “Brussels Bulletin” says:“The intention with the review is also to prevent investors from secretly building up controlling stakes in listed companies (‘hidden own...
The Convener SNP Committee
15 Nov 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
Is the committee content to pass the bulletin on to other committees?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
10 Jan 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
You raise an important point that the committee has discussed extensively, particularly when we were on our visit to Brussels. We have a committee meeting planned with United Kingdom ministers to talk about the impact on Scotland and the wider impact on the euro zone. For me, ...
The Convener SNP Committee
10 Jan 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Is the committee content to send the “Brussels Bulletin” to the relevant committees?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
13 Dec 2011
“Brussels Bulletin”
I think that we have given the “Brussels Bulletin” a fair hearing. Are members content to send it to the relevant committees for their consideration?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
31 Jan 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”. Do members have any comments?
The Convener SNP Committee
31 Jan 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Okay. I thank Ian Duncan for putting together the bulletin. We know how much of a movable feast the euro zone crisis is. Perhaps we could have a wee update on what happened yesterday with the fiscal compact, which was supported by 25 out of 27 member states, and how you envisa...
The Convener SNP Committee
31 Jan 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Are we content to send the “Brussels Bulletin” to committees?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
17 Apr 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 4 is consideration of our “Brussels Bulletin”, which is compiled by Ian Duncan. I will hand over to Ian to give us some information.
The Convener SNP Committee
17 Apr 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Okay. Are members content to pass on the “Brussels Bulletin” to the relevant committees?Members indicated agreement.
The Convener SNP Committee
15 May 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Can we tie this item up? We are doing some work on our report on the crisis in the euro zone. Although we are close to completing the report, we are not close to concluding the issue, which will probably be a standing agenda item for the next wee while.I thank Ian Duncan for h...
The Convener SNP Committee
06 Mar 2012
“Brussels Bulletin”
Agenda item 3 is the “Brussels Bulletin”, which Dr Ian Duncan has expertly put together. I invite members to comment on it or to ask Ian Duncan questions about it. It is quite detailed, and it contains some very interesting issues.
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European and External Relations Committee 06 February 2014

06 Feb 2014 · S4 · European and External Relations Committee
Item of business
“Brussels Bulletin”
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We move on to agenda item 2, which is consideration of the “Brussels Bulletin”. Members will see that we are extremely short of time. You will have noticed that the bulletin is getting a bit lighter in content. That is because less is happening in Europe as they wind down for the forthcoming elections. Katy Orr, the clerk, asked the bulletin’s authors to focus on specific issues and this week’s bulletin covers the elections and election process. As no members have any comments or questions, do we agree to pass the bulletin to other committees for their consideration?Members indicated agreement.11:30 Meeting continued in private until 11:39.

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