Effect of EU on Scotland discussed in Glasgow
9 May 2016
- Watch: The EU Referendum and its impact on Scotland
- Inquiry: The EU Referendum and its impact on Scotland
- Scottish Affairs Committee
Witnesses
Monday 9 May 2016, City of Music Studio, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
Higher education
At 11.15
- Professor Sir Pete Downes, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Dundee, and Convener, Universities Scotland
Agriculture and fisheries
At midday
- Andrew McCornick, Vice President, NFU Scotland
- Ross Dougal, President, Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Commerce, industry and employment
At 12.45pm
- Stephen Boyd, Assistant Secretary, STUC
- Gareth Williams, Head of Policy, Scottish Council for Development and Industry
- Garry Clark, Head of Policy and Research, Chambers of Commerce Scotland
Background
The Committee investigates the advantages and disadvantages that EU membership currently provides, and looking at how Scotland might look should we remain in or leave the EU.
They will be taking evidence from representatives of the sectors most likely to be affected.
Chair's comments
Ahead of the session, committee chair Pete Wishart commented:
"With much of the debate surrounding the EU referendum looking at the impact on the United Kingdom as a whole, we thought it important to look at the particular issues for Scotland, and how a vote to remain or leave could affect them.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from representatives from higher education, farming, fisheries and industry, ahead of speaking to the representatives from the Leave and Remain campaigns, as well as UK Government ministers, later in May.
This referendum will decide Scotland's future relationship with the rest of Europe and it is important that we understand what is at stake for Scotland and how these issues may be different from the rest of the UK. If you are unsure about what it will mean for you, please come along and find out more."
Further information
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