First Minister John Swinney to face questions from Holyrood conveners

The conveners of Holyrood’s 15 committees will be able to question the First Minister on a variety of important issues. Topics up for discussion are expected to include the First Minister’s Programme for Government, his priorities for the upcoming Budget and questions around some of the key inquiries the Parliament’s committees are working on.

This will be the first time Mr Swinney has appeared before Conveners Group since his election as First Minister in May. The session, which is open to the public, will take place in the Scottish Parliament and will be broadcast live on the Parliament’s website.

Liam McArthur MSP, Deputy Presiding Officer and chair of the Conveners Group, said:

“A critical aspect of the Parliament’s work is that committees can hear evidence from members of the public, representatives from organisations and Ministers, as part of their scrutiny. This Conveners Group session will allow conveners to raise some of the topics discussed in committees with the First Minister. 

“This is also the first opportunity for Parliament’s conveners to speak to John Swinney about his plans as First Minister, the Programme for Government and in year budget decisions.”