8 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
The dual role of the Lord Advocate
Opened 9 September 2026
The financial regulation of political parties in Scotland
Opened 9 September 2026
Scotland’s whisky industry: Tariffs, trade and growth
Opened 16 July 2026
The future of Gaelic Broadcasting
Opened 22 June 2026
Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity
Opened 14 November 2025
The future of Scotland’s high streets
Opened 11 November 2025
Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
Report:
Published
On 16 October 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 16 December 2026
Opened 31 October 2025
Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs
Report:
Published
On 15 September 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 14 November 2026
Opened 27 October 2025
Non-inquiry work
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
Latest news
Bridges and tunnels could ‘transform’ island communities, MPs say
Bridges and tunnels could ‘transform’ island communities, MPs say in new report from the Scottish Affairs Committee
16 October 2026
MPs warn that Scotland's defence skills shortages must be addressed
Scotland is well-placed to benefit from increased UK defence spending, but risks missing out if persistent skills shortages are not addressed, a new report by the Scottish Affairs Committee warns.
15 September 2026
MPs launch inquiries into dual role of Lord Advocate and the Electoral Commission
MPs launch inquiries into dual role of Lord Advocate and the Electoral Commission
9 September 2026
Upcoming events
Wednesday
11 November 2026
2:00pm
Private
2:30pm
Public
The dual role of the Lord Advocate - Oral evidence
11 November 2026
2:30pm
- The Rt Hon. James Wolffe KC (Former Lord Advocate at Scottish Government)
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday
11 November 2026
9:00am
Private
9:30am
Public
Scotland’s whisky industry: Tariffs, trade and growth - Oral evidence
11 November 2026
9:30am
- Will Haworth (Associate Director- Global Markets and International Trade at Flint Global)
- Professor Sangeeta Khorana (Professor of International Trade Policy at Aston University)
- Dr Thomas Sampson (Associate Professor of Economics at The London School of Economics)
10:30am
- Jonathan Brenton (Director of Public Affairs at Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard))
- Annabel Thomas (Founder and CEO at Nc'nean Distillery)
- Anthony Wills (Managing Director at Kilchoman Distillery)
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
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- Email: scotaffcom@parliament.uk
- Address: Scottish Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA