Europe, External Affairs & Culture

The Scottish Parliament Committee for EU and international policy and culture in Scotland.

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“When I was a teacher, I couldn’t buy a box of pencils without approval.”

@JennyYoung2026 emphasised the need for oversight in how money is spent by public bodies.

The Committee was taking evidence from @HistEnvScot on its progress in responding to serious governance issues.

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Mairi McAllan acknowledged there were "serious governance issues but excellent staff" at @HistEnvScot who are being "let down" and "hurt" by leadership failures. Asked if this could happen elsewhere, the Cab Sec said SG will learn lessons so no public body slips under the radar.

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This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May.

Information about the Committee’s work over this past Session 6: https://t.co/YyAqLG9790

Information about the election: https://t.co/7qAMISJiZj

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🔊 Today is Dissolution - the official end of this parliamentary session.

The Scottish Parliament shuts down so an election can happen, and MSPs no longer hold office. That means no more parliamentary work until a new Parliament is elected.

Find out more at our election hub: https://t.co/YUev5T6MJ2

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🔔 We're now in campaign recess 🔔

That means that no more debates or Committee meetings will be held during this session, unless Parliament is recalled.

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The BBC must have more Scottish voices telling Scottish stories, be clearer on devolved and reserved issues in its news reporting, and give Welsh and Gaelic language services equal status 📰➡️https://t.co/IAZWJbDvMQ

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Read our new report on the transparency of intergovernmental activity, published today: https://t.co/CUeXTnL9aw

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We've published the findings of our inquiry on options for a legal mechanism for triggering any independence referendum. More here📰➡️https://t.co/NMBJSKViEF

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2/2 The evidence session was part of our broadcasting in Scotland inquiry, which will support our response to the public consultation on the BBC Charter – the formal rules setting out the broadcaster’s mission, purpose and funding.

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1/2 MSPs heard the BBC does not accurately report on or give equal coverage to the devolved nations.
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said BBC news reports often misled viewers by not making clear when policy or law changes applied only in England.

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We’ll be discussing @scotgov ‘s budget allocation for culture this week, with @CreativeScots followed by @AngusRobertson.
Full agenda: https://t.co/1z9lLbYrqR
Watch live from 9am: https://t.co/JerfYH66Yg

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The National Companies have become good at “papering over the cracks” and “managing decline”, Scottish Ballet’s Exec Director told MSPs.
Steven Roth joined a panel of arts organisations to give their reaction to the @scotgov culture budget.

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The @scotgov provided more context on the complex situation at Historic Environment Scotland.

Official Kenneth Hoig told MSPs that the organisation’s Chief Exec had been investigating many of the issues later identified by @AuditScotland, before going on a period of absence.

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The Scottish Government should have acted sooner to ensure Historic Environment Scotland (HES) had an Accountable Officer, the Committee heard today.

@AuditorGenScot gave evidence on his Section 22 report.

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This week’s Committee meeting:
🟣 BBC on our Scottish broadcasting inquiry, BBC Charter Renewal and its Annual Report
🟣 @AuditorGenScot on Historic Environment Scotland Section 22 Report
Live tomorrow from 8:30am: https://t.co/3nbtNABEeI

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STV changes will see more local news delivered online on the “platforms people are increasingly turning to”, @Ofcom told the Committee.

The regulator was giving evidence on its consultation on STV’s plans to change its news operation.

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Our Scottish broadcasting inquiry continues tomorrow with @Screenscots, @bectu and @PactUK, followed by @Ofcom, who’ll also answer questions on their consultation on STV’s proposed licence changes.
Watch live from 8:30am.

More here➡️https://t.co/CHsi0c1wJj

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Watch the meeting in full here: https://t.co/LZB8DJZQ7Z

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“How do we ensure we get Scottish stories, not just Scottish scenery, on screens?”
Professor Robert Beveridge provided his expert view on the health of Scottish broadcasting as the Committee explores the issue and prepares to respond to the BBC Charter consultation.

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The health and future of Scottish broadcasting was the focus of the Committee this morning. The TV Licence fee, misinformation, and the value of Scottish content and productions were discussed.
@higgins_nick raised concerns about how BBC Scotland promotes its work.

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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: We’ve published our Stage 1 report on the Desecration of War Memorials Bill. Read it in full 📰⬇️ https://t.co/a1JxZvSjxv