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Chamber and committees

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee


Agenda: 08 January 2026

Thursday, 08 January 2026

1st Meeting, 2026

Start time: 08:30am
Location: TG.40-CR1 The Burns Room
Agenda items:

  1. Choice of Temporary Convener
  2. Scottish Broadcasting

Agenda published: Thursday, 08 January 2026 01:15pm

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Choice of Temporary Convener

The Committee will choose a Temporary Convener.


2. Scottish Broadcasting

The Committee will take evidence from—

  • Professor Robert Beveridge
    Former Professor
    University of Sassari
  • Professor Catherine Happer
    Professor of Media Sociology
    University of Glasgow
  • Professor Nicholas Higgins
    Director of the Creative Media Academy
    University of the West of Scotland
  • and then from:

  • John McLellan
    Director
    Newsbrands Scotland
  • Nick McGowan-Lowe
    National Organiser for Scotland
    National Union of Journalists
  • Catherine Houlihan
    Managing Editor
    ITV Border

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