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Purpose of the Group

The purpose of the group is to bring together MSPs and others with an interest in science and technology in Scotland. It aims to raise awareness amongst MSPs of important developments in science and technology. The group will hold focussed meetings with debate opened by guest speakers active in fields of scientific and technological developments of interest to the Scottish Parliament. Membership is welcomed from MSPs, learned societies, industry, further and higher education, NGOs and other interested parties.

Forthcoming meetings
Meeting on Wednesday 3 September at 5.30 pm in Committee Room 4. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Bristow Muldoon, Tel: 0131 240 2787, e-mail: bmuldoon@royalsoced.org.uk

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Minutes
6 February 2008 (35KB pdf posted 13.08.2008)

Annual Return/Report

Group Members
MSP Elaine Murray Bill Wilson Alex Johnstone Robin Harper Liam McArthur Jamie Stone Jack McConnell Patrick Harvie Duncan McNeil		Non-MSP Individuals Dr William Duncan (Royal Society of Edinburgh) Dr Stephen Benn (Royal Society of Chemistry) Caroline Strain (Chemical Sciences Scotland) Alison McLure (Institute of Physics) Nigel McCleary (Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition) Alison Culpan (GlaxoSmithKline) Sarah Goulding (Bio-industries Association) Bristow Muldoon (RSE & RSC) Conor Snowden (British Council Scotland) Richard Rumbelow (T-Mobile) Dr Murdo MacDonald (Church of Scotland) Ulrike Buchan (McGrigors LLP) Prof Chris Gilmore (University of Glasgow) Fred Young (SSERC) Mori Mansouri (Universities Allied for Essential Medicines) Adrian Shaw (Church of Scotland) Patricia Erskine (University of Edinburgh & Beacons for Public Engagement) Graeme Downie (Nesta)

Group Officers

Co-Convener: Elaine Murray MSP

Co-Convener: Bill Wilson MSP

Vice-Convener: Liam McArthur MSP

Vice-Convener: Alex Johnstone MSP

Secretary: Bristow Muldoon

Financial Benefits: The CPG has received financial support exceeding £250, and likely to be less than £500 for the full financial year, in respect of the cost of refreshments for meetings from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The RSC is an educational charity registered with the Charities Commission (No. 207890).

The Group has also received financial support of less than £250 from the Institute of Physics (IoP), in respect of the cost of refreshments at meetings. The IoP is an educational charity registered with the Charity Commission (No. 293851).

The CPG receives secretarial supprot at no charge from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Royal Society of Edinburgh. The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland's National Academy, is Scottish Charity No. SC000470.

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Contact
Elaine Murray MSP Room M1.15 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Tel: 0131 348 5826