Date

Event

Country

Request / Action / State of Play / Comments

Duration (Days)

09.08.02

Mr Thomas Duncan

USA

Mr Duncan Deputy Parliamentarian, US House of Representatives - unofficial visit. Approach made to the Clerk/Chief Executive.

1 day

12.08.02

HE Mr Ronan Sen, High Commissioner for India

India

His first official visit to Scotland. Courtesy call on Presiding Officer.

1/2 day

14.08.02

Hon Sang Nguyen MLC

Australia

Visit to the Scottish Parliament to find out more about devolution and the workings of the Scottish Parliament. Visit will include lunch, tours, presentation of Scottish Parliament.

1/2 day

21.08.02

International Federation of Library associations and Institutions (IFLA)

International

Event organised by IFLA. Visit to the Scottish Parliament organised by Research and Information Group for librarians and research specialist who work in overseas parliaments

1 day

22.08.02

Congressional Delegation from US Foreign Affairs Cttee

USA

Part of European visit to examine issues such as Security, European Economic Development and devolution. Q&A Session chaired by the Presiding Officer followed by a lunch.

1 day

23.08.02

Mr Tamisuke Watanuke

Japan

Mr Watanuke, Speaker of the House of Representatives plus delegation. Presentation, tour and courtesy call with the Presiding Officer. Direct request from the Japanese Consul General.

1.5 hours

26.08.02

Visit by delegation from Bavarian Landtag

Germany

Visit by parliamentary delegation to discuss the Scottish Parliament and devolution.

1/2 day

26.08.02

Dianne Haddon MLC

Australia

Member of the Victoria Parliament, direct request from their CPA Branch. Presentation, tour and lunch hosted by member of the Executive Committee of the CPA (Scotland Branch).

1 day