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Presiding Officer, I indicated an offer to answer only because Kevin Stewart’s reception was breaking up. However, Mr Stewart’s reception seems perfectly fine now.
The Debating Chamber is the place where MSPs meet to talk and make decisions about important issues. A reception is an official party. 4 The main event of the Summit is the meeting in the Debating Chamber.
The Debating Chamber is the place where MSPs meet to talk and make decisions about important issues. A reception is an official party. 4 The main event of the Summit is the meeting in the Debating Chamber.
These Regulations also ensure marriage and civil partnership receptions and funeral wakes are no longer restricted by the gathering limit, now 6 people from 2 households.
In June, I hosted a parliamentary reception for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, which was well supported by MSPs from across the chamber.
As you know, last month, the First Minister attended the Scottish Human Rights Commission’s reception in Parliament to mark Human Rights Day, reiterating a firm commitment to the Bill.
We welcome the petition’s positive reception at the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting on 9 October 2024, and the call for an expert roundtable session to be convened.
The Member has advised that the visit relates to work in his constituency, which is the principal reception hub for Ukrainians entering Scotland and Mr Cole-Hamilton has been invited to look at some of the innovative solutions they are adopting in Ireland with a view to seeing if these would work in Scotland.
Professor Martin Weides: Provided a broad overview of quantum technology and computing – noting that this technology is over 10 years old but understanding and reception have rapidly increased recently.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 September 2025
I also attended the Parliamentary reception on 27th February, organised by The Oversight Board and attended by their members, to celebrate publication of the Third Report by The Oversight Board.