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In the Scottish Parliament, a university might approach MSPs and say, “We’ve got X students and, as part of their course, we would like them to spend time in an MSP’s office.
They asked me a question that such children almost always ask: “Why did you want to be an MSP?” The answer that I give to that question is the same answer that is given by every MSP, from any party, whom I have known in my time in politics.
Paul Wheelhouse MSP Richard Harrington, Minister for Energy and Industry Angus McNeil MP Alister Carmichael MP Representatives of island wind developers including EDF.
Overview of the Bill
This is a Member’s Bill which was introduced by Daniel Johnson MSP on 17 March 2025. The lead committee is the Education, Children and Young People Committee.