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Measures to Tackle Climate Change to giant leaps.to giant leaps. From baby steps steps baby baby From From 85th ANNUAL CONFERENCE HANDBOOK THE EVENT COMPLEX – ABERDEEN 13-15 OCTOBER 2019 EXPANDING HEATHROW IS HELPING SCOTLAND BOOST TOMATIN DISTILLERY, ONE OF THE MANY BUSINESSES ACROSS THE UK THAT SUPPORT HEATHROW EXPANSION With connections to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, Heathrow is the gateway to global markets for Scottish exports – like whisky from the Tomatin Distillery. Expansion would double our cargo capacity and create new domestic and international trading routes, helping businesses in Scotland boost their exports. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EXPANSION AND THE FACTS IN THIS ADVERT VISIT: www.heathrow.com/exports 10_07_19_tomatin_a4.indd 1 17/09/2019 17:45 03 Welcome 07 Agenda 27 Exhibitors 41 Fringe Programme 80 Guide to Voting 83 Regions 87 Nominations 96 Biographies 105 Reports 131 Standing Orders 139 Floor Maps 145 Essential Information 151 Useful Numbers 152 Newcomer Guide Contents Key for Fringe Programme Refreshments Food Alcohol provided provided available DISCLAIMER The Scottish National Party has provided assistance in arranging exhibitions and fringe meetings by various organisations at Conference. This assistance does not necessarily imply any support of that organisation. Fringe listings and selection of speakers are wholly a matter for the sponsors and organisers of fringe meetings, and as such the content of the listings and the meetings may not reflect the views of the SNP. 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App available to Digital Banking customers with a UK or international mobile number in specific countries. 3 Nicola Sturgeon Leader 4 Welcome to Conference, and to Scotland’s brand That is a message the SNP will take into any new state of the art events complex. forthcoming election – along with a crystal clear message that Scotland must have the right to It is great to be back in the Granite City. Aberdeen choose independence, within the current Holyrood has seen huge investment in infrastructure over term of parliament, with the democratic mandate the past few years under the SNP, from the new we already have. city by-pass to the construction of a new NHS elective treatment centre. Support for independence – and for a referendum – is on the rise across Scotland. But we must also But future investment, here and around Scotland, reach outwards and engage those who are not yet have been put at risk by the Tories’ reckless persuaded of the benefits of independence. Brexit plans. While the UK government has been paralysed by We gather at a time of great uncertainty, and amid the deepening Brexit crisis, in Scotland we have quite unprecedented political circumstances. made important progress in creating a better and fairer country. Never in my lifetime has politics been so turbulent, and never in that time has the threat to Scotland’s We are demonstrating global leadership in the wellbeing and prosperity been so profound. battle against climate change. We have introduced the toughest framework of statutory targets of A Tory government led by a cabal of hardline any country in the world and are committed to extremists intent on pushing through Brexit, no becoming a net zero society by 2045 at the latest matter the harm and damage it will cause, has led – earlier than any other UK nation. us to the brink of disaster. Meanwhile, Scotland’s new social security agency The Tories failed in their disgraceful attempt to has, in its first year, supported over 91,000 people shut down Parliament, thanks to the courts. and introduced six new benefits. But they have continued to try and railroad Brexit These are just some examples of how the SNP through at all and any cost – and have engaged in is making life better for people and communities contemptible language in a bid to whip up division. across Scotland. It seems inevitable now that we will soon face a We are delivering in government – and we are general election. ready to give people the choice of a better future We are more than ready for that contest, and we with independence. relish the opportunity it will bring to make Scotland’s voice heard louder and clearer than ever before. Scotland said no to Brexit and we meant it. 5 FRINGE EVENTS AT SNP CONFERENCE 2019 Achieving Net-Zero: How can industry work with policy makers to create a sustainable economy? Sunday 13th, 12.30-1.30, Suite 2a in association with FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS with DREW HENDRY MP, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy spokesperson and STEWART STEVENSON MSP, environment committee member The Future for the Rural Economy Monday 14th, 9.00-10.00, Suite 2a FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS Social mobility: How business can bridge the with KATE FORBES MSP, Minister class divide for Public Finance and Digital Economy Monday 14th, 9.00-10.00, Suite 2b and FERGUS EWING MSP, Cabinet FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity with CHRIS LAW MP and JOHN SWINNEY MSP, education secretary Creating a Workforce for the Future Monday 14th, 12.30-1.30, Room 6 FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS An Ageing Population in a Digital World: What role can engineering and technology play in with JAMIE HEPBURN MSP, Minister for Business, Fair Trade and Skills improving quality of life? Monday 14th, Building a faster, greener, more 12.30-1.30, Suite 2b successful Scotland: What does the FOOD AND future hold for Scotland’s transport REFRESHMENTS and infrastructure plans? with CHRISTINA MCKELVIE MSP, Minister for Monday 14th, 17.30-18.30, Suite 2a Older People and Equalities FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE with MICHAEL MATHESON, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Deposit Return Scheme: Can Scotland lead the Infrastructure and Connectivity way? Monday 14th, 17.30-18.30, Suite 2b Economy Hub Reception FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE Monday 14th, 19.30-20.30,Suite 2a wiith MAIRI GOUGEON FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE MSP, Minister for Rural A airs with DEREK MACKAY, and Natural Environment and Cabinet Secretary for Finance ANGUS MACDONALD MSP, environment committee member The Big Public Health Debate Sunday 13th, 17.30-18.30, Suite 2a FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE in association with with JOE FITZPATRICK MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing The Health & Care Hub Reception Sunday 13th, 19.30-20.30, Suite 2a FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE with JEANE FREEMAN MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport 6 FRINGE EVENTS AT SNP CONFERENCE 2019 Achieving Net-Zero: How can industry work with policy makers to create a sustainable economy? Sunday 13th, 12.30-1.30, Suite 2a in association with FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS with DREW HENDRY MP, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy spokesperson and STEWART STEVENSON MSP, environment committee member The Future for the Rural Economy Monday 14th, 9.00-10.00, Suite 2a FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS Social mobility: How business can bridge the with KATE FORBES MSP, Minister class divide for Public Finance and Digital Economy Monday 14th, 9.00-10.00, Suite 2b and FERGUS EWING MSP, Cabinet FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity with CHRIS LAW MP and JOHN SWINNEY MSP, education secretary Creating a Workforce for the Future Monday 14th, 12.30-1.30, Room 6 FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS An Ageing Population in a Digital World: What role can engineering and technology play in with JAMIE HEPBURN MSP, Minister for Business, Fair Trade and Skills improving quality of life? Monday 14th, Building a faster, greener, more 12.30-1.30, Suite 2b successful Scotland: What does the FOOD AND future hold for Scotland’s transport REFRESHMENTS and infrastructure plans? with CHRISTINA MCKELVIE MSP, Minister for Monday 14th, 17.30-18.30, Suite 2a Older People and Equalities FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE Agenda with MICHAEL MATHESON, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Deposit Return Scheme: Can Scotland lead the Infrastructure and Connectivity way? Monday 14th, 17.30-18.30, Suite 2b Economy Hub Reception FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE Monday 14th, 19.30-20.30,Suite 2a wiith MAIRI GOUGEON FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE MSP, Minister for Rural A airs with DEREK MACKAY, and Natural Environment and Cabinet Secretary for Finance ANGUS MACDONALD MSP, environment committee member The Big Public Health Debate Sunday 13th, 17.30-18.30, Suite 2a FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE in association with with JOE FITZPATRICK MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing The Health & Care Hub Reception Sunday 13th, 19.30-20.30, Suite 2a FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND WINE with JEANE FREEMAN MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport Agenda Sunday 13 October Session 1 01 Climate Justice 14h00 Welcome - Ian Blackford MP, Conference notes that the effects of climate Westminster Leader change are felt most acutely by those in the 14h15 Report of the Conferences Committee Global South who are least responsible for its causes and welcomes the First Minister’s 14h20 Resolutions acknowledgement that countries which have 15h50 Topical Resolutions become prosperous as a result of greenhouse gas 16h10 Brexit Q&A - Michael Russell MSP, emissions have a responsibility to help developing Joanna Cherry QC MP, Alyn Smith MEP countries adapt to its effects.
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