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Activities
July 2005
Date Event Country Request / Action / State of Play / Comments Duration (Days)
 
05.07.05 J8 National The closing ceremony of the J8 Summit will be held in the Scottish Parliament. The J8 is a global citizenship initiative and take the form of a competition in secondary schools across the UK. The programme uses the G8 as a framework within which to investigate global issues such as international development, trade, climate change and health. The winning teams will come to Edinburgh to take part in the J8 Summit to debate these topical issues with other participating schools. The closing ceremony will take the form of African Drumming Workshops, presentations and speeches in the Chamber and a Reception in the Garden Lobby. 1
18.07.05

Ian West MP

Australia Mr West MP will meet with the Convenor and Members of the Local Government and Transport Committee and receive a tour of the building. 1