PARLIAMENTARY UPDATES

The SCPO monitors Parliamentary activity at Holyrood and Westminster. We cover issues of interest to Scottish Churches, current consultations, and the progress of Bills in both Parliaments. Read the latest SCPO Parliamentary Update here

INTERVIEWS

In our regular interview feature, MPs, MSPs and key political figures share their interests, motivations and responsibilities in an informal setting. Read the latest SCPO interview with Sheila Gilmore MP, Labour MP for Edinburgh East

SCPO Briefing Papers. Read the latest briefing: Welfare Reform Photos from the Christian Aid Tax Justice Bus tour of the Scottish Parliament

The latest SCPO Briefing Paper provides an overview of the changes to the welfare system, and suggests some practical action for individuals and church communities to take to challenge the changes. 

Imagining Scotland's Future: Community Consultations Photo of cards at an Imagining Scotland's Future event

SCPO is currently involved in an exciting project, setting up community consultations which aim to create a politically neutral space in which people can explore the values and aspirations they have for the future of Scotland ahead of the Referendum on Scottish Independence in 2014. We will next be visiting Murrayfield Parish Church on Tuesday 11 June.  To find out more about "Imagining Scotland's Future" and register your interest in taking part please click on the link on the photo.

Register your interest in hosting an Imagining Scotland's Future event in your area




SCPO Overview Participants in the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office Festival of Politics Event 2012

The SCPO produce regular Parliamentary Updates full of information about what is happening at Holyrood and Westminster; topical Briefing Papers and interviews with key political figures.

Please take time to have a look around our website, and find out what the SCPO can do for you.

Engaging with Parliament and Government: Official Responses

Churches in Scotland regularly submit responses to consultations and calls for evidence issued by the UK and Scottish Governments and their respective parliamentary committees.  SCPO collates these responses, which are available to view on this website.