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Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs

The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.

Evening Standard

Westminster committee to consider Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

A WESTMINSTER committee is to consider opening an inquiry after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP after MPs urged for…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax

Patricia Ferguson, chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, spoke out as the UK Government reaffirmed it would end the levy by 2030 at the latest.

Evening Standard

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Scottish staff working on The Traitors increased between first and second series

The BBC has come in for criticism over the number of staff from north of the border working on the show.

The Independent UK

It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.

Evening Standard

Westminster committee announces Glasgow safer drugs space probe – on day it opens

THE Labour-led Scottish Affairs Committee has announced it will be launching an inquiry into Glasgow’s safer drugs consumption room, which opened…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn joins Westminster's Scottish Committee after row over SNP exclusion

STEPHEN Flynn will serve on the Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee – after controversy over the SNP’s exclusion.

The National (Scotland)

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Labour MP elected to chair key Scottish Westminster committee by just two votes

THE new chair of Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has been elected, winning by just two votes ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP lose right to chair Scottish Affairs Committee as Labour to takeover

AN SNP MP has lost his place as chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee as Labour takeover following the General Election.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross told off for 'barking' and interrupting SNP MPs in clip

DOUGLAS Ross has been told off for 'barking' and interrupting SNP MPs during a session of the Scottish Affairs Committee.

The National (Scotland)

Global deal needed to protect underwater cables from Russian attacks, says top Tory

Armed Forces Minister James Heappey spoke about the risks to cables criss-crossing the ocean floor as he gave evidence to the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee

Daily Mirror

UK Government confirms defence spending boost with Scottish SMEs

However, Scottish Affairs Committee chair writes to Defence Secretary demanding clarity on off-shoring concerns

Insider UK

MPs call on Chancellor to approve Acorn carbon capture project

Scottish Affairs Committee warns that net zero targets are at risk if Scottish cluster is not utilised

Insider UK

Government urged to use upcoming Budget to fund Scottish carbon capture project

MPs from the Scottish Affairs Committee made the plea in a new report.

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Labour would protect Scottish shipbuilding jobs – shadow defence minister

John Healey responded to concerns over the UK Government’s decision to award a contract to an international consortium.

The National (Scotland)

Fears for Scottish shipyards amid concerns UK will ‘offshore’ warship contracts

SCOTTISH shipyards need “greater clarity” from the UK Government over where contracts for new naval vessels will be placed in the coming…

Daily Record

Scottish shipyards at risk if future Royal Navy warship orders sent abroad, MPs warn

The last two shipyards on the Upper Clyde are dependent on winning future orders from the Royal Navy to remain open.

The Independent UK

Scottish shipyards need ‘greater clarity’ over future military orders, say MPs

The Scottish Affairs Committee also challenged the UK Government to set out the reasons for awarding a recent contract to an international consortium.

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International procurement and an uncertain pipeline 'risk the prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding'

Scottish Affairs Committee report warns that without regular orders, the sector could decline

The National (Scotland)

SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy

AN inquiry opened in the wake of a tragic shooting on the Isle of Skye has concluded some improvements should be made to

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack reveals UK civil service could block Scottish indyref2 preparation

THE head of the UK Civil Service will look into whether Scottish officials should still be allowed to work on indyref2 preparation, according to…

The Independent UK

Close-knit community suffering from ‘vicarious trauma’ after shootings, MPs told

Reverend Gordon Matheson gave evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee as it began its inquiry into firearms licensing.

Insider UK

UK Government ‘idle’ as banks are shut reducing access to cash, Scottish Affairs Committee says

Post Office recently confirmed its branches handled the highest volume of cash in August for five years

The National (Scotland)

Probe launched into gun licensing in the wake of Skye shooting

AN INQUIRY into firearms licensing in Scotland has been launched by the Scottish Affairs Committee.

Daily Record

Stewartry residents left struggling to access cash due to bank closures

A report by the Scottish Affairs Committee’s Access to Cash in Scotland report has found that 53 per cent of the country’s banks have closed since 2015

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