CROSS-PARTY GROUP ON WOMEN IN ENTERPRISE
The Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Women in Enterprise was established in September 2016.
The operation of CPGs is regulated by Section 6 (Volume 2) of the Code of Conduct for MSPs which outlines the procedures for establishing a CPG and sets out the framework for their operation.
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Cross-Party Groups (CPGs) provide an opportunity for Members of all parties, outside organisations and members of the public to meet and discuss a shared interest in a particular cause or subject.
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Aims
The Cross-Party Group aims to:
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establish a forum for the sharing of experiences and information on the position of women in enterprise in Scotland;
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enable discussion and debate on the gender gap in enterprise, and seek solutions on how this might be tackled;
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bring partners together with an interest in women and enterprise to develop a collaborative approach towards working together.
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Membership
Convenor: Michelle Thomson MSP
Vice Convenor: Claire Baker MSP
Secretary: Sophie Rooney, Policy and Marketing Assistant, Women’s Enterprise Scotland
Other MSP membership: Emma Harper MSP; Liam Kerr MSP; Collette Stevenson MSP.
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Meetings
Attendance at meetings is by invite only. This is to ensure that the discussion remains strategic and focussed on the aims of the CPG and its themes.
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Each meeting has a particular theme relating to issues of women in enterprise and attendees and speakers are invited according to their areas of expertise and / or interest in each theme.
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Meetings are held three times a year, usually in February, May and November (AGM)
For further information please contact sophie@wescotland.co.uk
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Reports
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