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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meetings are held three times a year, usually in February, May and November (AGM)
For further information please contact sophie@wescotland.co.uk
Reports