Here's what's happening in politics across the UK, Scotland and North-east today.
Scottish Parliament:
Today’s business in the Chamber (and indicative timings) include:
- 2pm – Topical Questions
- 2.20pm – First Minister Statement: Covid-19 Update
- 3.20pm – Debate: Retrofitting of Properties for Net-zero
- 5pm – Decision Time
- 5.05pm – Members’ Business: Scottish History in Schools (Stuart McMillan)
The following Committees are scheduled to meet this morning:
- Health, Social Care and Sport Committee;
- Finance and Public Administration Committee;
- Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee;
- Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee;
- Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee; and
- Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.
UK Parliament:
Today’s business includes a meeting of the Scottish Affairs Committee to discuss Storm Arwen and its impact on Scotland. The Committee will be taking evidence from, among others, Jim Savege (Chief Executive of Aberdeenshire Council) and Mark Rough (Director of Customer Operations at SSEN).
Other business items of note include Westminster Hall Debates on the cost of gas and electricity; taxation of sileage film; and forecasting and modelling during Covid-19.
Aberdeen City Council:
Meeting of the Licensing Committee – Matters of interest include Taxi Fare Review 2022 (Agenda item 8.1) Agenda for Licensing Committee on Tuesday, 18th January, 2022, 10.00 am (aberdeencity.gov.uk)
Aberdeenshire Council:
Today’s business includes meetings of the Formartine Area Committee, and Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee.