Scottish Affairs Committee

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The Scottish Affairs Committee travelled to the Faroe Islands and @UKinDenmark to explore what Scotland can learn from one of the world's most connected archipelagos, from subsea tunnels and the world’s first undersea roundabout to achieving 100% 5G coverage.

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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're hearing from communications providers @VodafoneThreeUK, @TalkTalk and @SkyUK after recent outages in Shetland and Orkney. We'll also be speaking to the Head of the @DCFTeamUKy on improving digital resilience.

Read more: https://t.co/S3A72HfP9u

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What could potential frigate programme delays mean for Scotland's shipyards?

Chair @PJFerguson18 put that question to the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer at today's @CommonsLiaison session.

Watch the exchange 👇

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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're continuing to explore Scotland's defence skills and jobs, and how skills gaps in the defence sector can be addressed. We'll be speaking to experts from education and STEM on the role these sectors can play.

Read more: https://t.co/QViUBZMgst

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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're exploring the planned upgrades to the electricity grid and the impact on Scotland, we'll be speaking to @neso_energy, @ofgem, as well as @ScottishPower, @ZenobeEnergy and @eonenergyuk.

Read more: https://t.co/NjuSFtofnC

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Tomorrow at 9.30am we're examining recent subsea cable damage and the impact it has had on Scotland's rural and island communities as part of our inquiry into Scotland's digital connectivity.

Read more: https://t.co/t5THkO0K66

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We’ve spent the last year working hard to scrutinise the work of the Scotland Office, gathering evidence and writing reports.

Find out more what we’ve been up to in our annual report: https://t.co/GXx9FWbult…

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Our session on GB Energy and the net zero transition has started.

Watch live: https://t.co/RTco6YJh9q

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How will the energy transition impact energy bills in Scotland?

Tomorrow at 9.30am we're speaking to experts on the impact of high energy bills on households and businesses and experts on the policy context behind high energy bills.

Read more: https://t.co/Jo7Oztn1zb

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How will the energy transition impact energy bills in Scotland?

Tomorrow at 9.30am we're speaking to experts on the impact of high energy bills on households and businesses and experts on the policy context behind high energy bills.

Read more: https://t.co/Jo7Oztn1zb

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Last week, we visited @BAESystemsplc in Glasgow as part of our inquiry into defence skills and jobs.

We heard from staff, as well as representatives from the @RoyalNavy, about shipbuilding, skills and the challenges facing the sector 👇

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Scottish communities must to be supported through their industrial transition to avoid lasting consequences like unemployment, deskilling and health inequalities.

Read our report on the industrial transition in Scotland: https://t.co/9MkoymreHO

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Yesterday Hayley Valentine, Director at @BBCScotland, told us that the UK and American series of The Traitors filmed in Scotland, has gone some way to increase Scottish production staff with a specific skill set for this genre of programme.

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Our session on the work of BBC Scotland has started.

Watch live: https://t.co/3xCaLCnA0G

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On Monday at 9.30am we’re questioning Hayley Valentine, Director of @BBCScotland on the BBC's strategic plans and spending, staffing for Scottish-based show The Traitors, radio programming, sports broadcasting and the BBC's Charter Review.

Read more: https://t.co/YjhEIkul6L

[Scottish Affairs Committee @CommonsScotAffs]

On Monday at 9.30am we’re questioning Hayley Valentine, Director of @BBCScotland on the BBC's strategic plans and spending, staffing for Scottish-based show The Traitors, radio programming, sports broadcasting and the BBC's Charter Review.

Read more: https://t.co/YjhEIkul6L

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In our session on the future of Scotland's high streets yesterday, we heard from Professor James White from the @UofGlasgow, he shared his thoughts on what a thriving high street might look like today.

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Our session on the future of Scotland's high streets has started.

Watch live on YouTube: https://t.co/cadOzzQPFw

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In our survey, we heard from over 300 Scots who shared their views on their local high street.

On Wednesday at 9.30, we’ll ask experts what the Government can do to help sustain and regenerate town centres.

Find out more: https://t.co/gH3kWJOnq8