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December
Parliament	Committee
21 December 2000 Parliament's first Annual Report published today A' Chiad Aithisg Bhliadhnail aig Pàrlamaid na h-Alba ga foillseachadh an diugh 20 December 2000 Scottish granite chosen for Parliament contract 19 December 2000 Donald Dewar tribute book published today (Tuesday) 14 December 2000 Major I.T. support contract awarded by Parliament 14 December 2000 Bileagan Gàidhlig air Uisge Beatha na Pàrlamaid Gaelic labels for Parliament whisky 11 December 2000 'MSP building to be clad in granite' claim - Holyrood team responds 6 December 2000 Landmark as Parliament reaches 100th Members' Business Debate	11 December 2000 Finance Committee expresses 'serious concern' over the arrangements for scrutiny of Executive's spending plans 8 December 2000 Education Committee calls for action at all levels to prevent a future exam crisis 7 December 2000 Parliament Committee publishes hard-hitting report on drug misuse and deprived communities 5 December 2000 Bringing Europe to Scotland - Swedish Ambassador to visit Parliament (12.45pm, Thursday 7 December) 5 December 2000 Audit Committee criticises Holyrood Parliament Project cost reporting

November
Parliament	Committee
	30 November 2000 Dumfries the venue for Wild Mammals Bill evidence session - Rural Affairs Committee to meet in the south of Scotland on Friday, December 8 30 November 2000 Enterprise Committee publishes SQA exams crisis inquiry report 29 November 2000 Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy - European Committee announces terms of reference and call for evidence 28 November 2000 Health Committee publishes Inquiry Report on Community Care (‘Sutherland Report’) 24 November 2000 Justice Committee proposes Bill to combat domestic abuse - Parliament’s first ever Bill by a subject committee 16 November 2000 European Committee calls on the Scottish Executive and E.C. to reconsider assistance for salmon farmers 16 November 2000 Two new Inquiries by Scottish Parliament's European Committee: Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy / Scotland's Role in the EU 13 November 2000 Parliament Committee announces Terms of Reference for Inquiry into Local Government Finance 10 November 2000 European Committee calls on EC to protect postal services to Scotland's island and rural communities 10 November 2000 Finance Committee to meet in Aberdeen - (Monday 20 November) 9 November 2000 Scotland's access to justice: Justice and Home Affairs Committee launches major inquiry into Scottish Legal Aid system 8 November 2000 Scotland receives 'appropriate share' of euro funding says European Committee report - but calls for more openness and transparency from government departments

October
Parliament	Committee
26 October 2000 Glasgow Anniesland By-Election to be held on Thursday, November 23 25 October 2000 Parliament to stay at Mound during 2001 General Assembly 12 October 2000 Parliament sitting on Friday - media arrangements 11 October 2000 Parliament to convene on Friday to pay tribute to Donald Dewar 6 October 2000 Public to benefit from new Parliament Building Visitor Centre 6 October 2000 Media Preview: Holyrood Visitor Center opens on Monday 3 October 2000 Five thousand visit the Parliament on 'Doors Open Day'	6 October 2000 Standards Committee publishes consultation paper on lobbying the Scottish Parliament 24 October 2000 European Committee publishes Football Transfer Fees Report 19 October 2000 European Committee seeks views on the application procedures for Structural Funds 5 October 2000 Rural Affairs Committee announces consultation on salmon bill 5 October 2000 Health Committee publishes flu vaccination report 3 October 2000 Equal Opportunities Committee to hold an inquiry into travelling people and public sector policies

September
Parliament	Committee
25 September 2000 Education Committee's Exams Inquiry broadcast live on the Internet 19 September 2000 Corporate Body welcome Auditor's Report on Holyrood Project 13 September 2000 Holyrood Progress Group welcomes new leadership of Holyrood Project 13 September 2000 President of Ghana to Address Meeting of MSPs Today 1 September 2000 A' PHÀRLAMAID A' FASDADH A' CHIAD OIFIGEIR GHÀIDHLIG: (Togail dhealbhan: 2.30f, Di-Luain, 4 Sultain) Scottish Parliament appoints a new Gaelic Officer: (Photocall: 2.30 pm, Monday September 4)	29 September 2000 Audit Committee publishes its report on ABIS 29 September 2000 Standards Committee recommends appointment of Standards Commissioner to investigate complaints against MSPs 15 September 2000 Parliament's Standards Committee appoints new Adviser 15 September 2000 Scottish Football Fixture for Parliament's European Committee SFA, SPL, SFL & Players' Union to give evidence 12 September 2000 Procedures Committee seeks views on new 'Private Bill' process for Scottish Parliament 11 September 2000 Education Committee's Inquiry seeks evidence from teachers, parents and pupils 6 September 2000 Education and Enterprise Committees begin Exams Inquiry Process

August
Parliament	Committee
	28 August 2000 Remote areas case study visit for Enterprise Committee 25 August 2000 Social Inclusion Committee to focus on the Social Inclusion agenda

July
Parliament	Committee
10 July 2000 Parliament welcomes statement of commitment to building project 7 July 2000 Scottish Parliament Information Centre announces contract opportunities 4 July 2000 Parliament in Edinburgh goes live on Internet for first time - Thursday 4 July 2000 Corporate Body expresses sympathy to Miralles Family 3 July 2000 Sir David Steel pays tribute to Enric Miralles	26 July 2000 Transport and the Environment Committee renews call for evidence on water inquiry 19 July 2000 Social Inclusion Committee to database housing legislation contacts 7 July 2000 The impact of the new economy - Enterprise Committee launches its latest inquiry 7 July 2000 Audit Committee criticises the Executive and Scottish Enterprise over Skillseekers 5 July 2000 Health Committee seeks clarification over £34 million health budget transfer 3 July 2000 The 'Right Stuff' - defining your rights as a citizen of Europe: have your say. Call for evidence by the European Committee.

June
Parliament	Committee
30 June 2000 World TV premiere of Parliament opening ceremony video this Sunday 29 June 2000 Remembering Kenny Macintyre - journalism award launched today 29 June 2000 Sir David reflects on the Parliament's first year 28 June 2000 Professional edge to Holyrood Progress Group 21 June 2000 New 'Day Access' arrangements for members of the media 21 June 2000 Holyrood Progress Group welcomes Parliament scheme design agreement 8 June 2000 Holyrood Progress Group 'eager to get on with the job' 8 June 2000 Speech by Sir David Steel to the annual conference of the Building Societies Association 2 June 2000 Holyrood Building Project Update Published Today	30 June 2000 European Committee welcomes good news from Brussels for the whisky industry 26 June 2000 Finance Committee calls for radical changes to new Budget Procedure 15 June 2000 Ambulance Service must examine case for prioritising '999' calls says Audit Committee

May
Parliament	Committee
31 May 2000 Parliament Bosses thank Holyrood Project Director 23 May 2000 Webcast of Parliament extended due to Worldwide Demand 19 May 2000 Reid calls for autism support at major international conference in Glasgow 2 May 2000 TV Deal secured for Parliament Meetings in Glasgow	16 May 2000 'Gold-plating' of EC Legislation in the agriculture sector - Fact or Fiction? (Call for Evidence) 11 May 2000 Culture Committee to examine the Scottish Film Industry 10 May 2000 Enterprise Committee unveils radical proposals for Economic Development Services 3 May 2000 Call for Evidence - European Committee launches Inquiry into EU Structural Funds in Scotland 2 May 2000 Justice Committee calls for increased protection for Carbeth Hutters

April
Parliament	Committee
28 April 2000 President of Malawi to Address Meeting of MSPs next week (Wednesday, May 3) 12 April 2000 Saltire and Scottish crown at heart of Parliament's new badge design	25 April 2000 Rural Affairs Committee announces public meetings across Scotland for Rural Employment Inquiry 19 April 2000 Local Government Committee supports repeal of 'discriminatory' Section 2A 12 April 2000 Finance Committee calls for gender impact assessment of budgets

March
Parliament	Committee
9 March 2000 Parlamaid na h-Alba a' Fastadh Oifigear Gaidhlig Scottish Parliament to appoint Gaelic Officer 2 March 2000 Audit Committee asks Audit Scotland to investigate Holyrood Project	31 March 2000 Rural Affairs Committee announces Inquiry into the rural economy 29 March 2000 Transport and Environment Committee publishes Telecomms Inquiry findings 24 March 2000 Education Committee agrees remit for Hampden Inquiry 23 March 2000 Rural Affairs Committee announces consultation on Shellfish Bill 17 March 2000 M74 PFI Project "Only marginal financial gain" says Audit Committee Report 9 March 2000 Justice Committee publishes Stage 1 Report on Warrant Sales Bill 8 March 2000 Standards Committee publishes report on Register of Interests for MSPs' staff 3 March 2000 Enterprise Committee to scrutinise tourism strategy on Wednesday 3 March 2000 Scottish Parliament Committee to visit Galashiels to consider Borders Rail Link Petition 2 March 2000 Health Committee's Stobhill report urges new guidelines for Health Boards

February
Parliament	Committee
29 February 2000 Scottish Parliament Gaelic Debate - in Gaelic (Notes for Media) 25 February 2000 Independent expert appointed to carry out Holyrood Project assessment 21 February 2000 'The Scottish Parliament - getting down to business" - a speech by Sir David Steel 8 February 2000 Corporate Body 'concerned about inaccurate claims' about Holyrood 3 February 2000 Holyrood 'delay' - no foundation to story says Steel 2 February 2000 William Hague to visit Parliament - invitation issued to Tony Blair	28 February 2000 Local Government Committee calls for independent review of Council finance 25 February 2000 Education Committee announces Remit of Schools Infrastructure Inquiry 25 February 2000 Parliament committees welcome National Audit Office looking into the 'ABIS' 17 February 2000 Scottish business community takes the floor in Parliament for Enterprise debate (18 February) 9 February 2000 Audit Committee calls for major review of further education sector 8 February 2000 Local Government Committee welcomes draft Ethical Standards Bill 8 February 2000 Standards Committee publishes MSP Code of Conduct 2 February 2000 'Culture' Committee Publishes Report on National Arts Companies

February
Parliament	Committee
27 January 2000 Ayr By-Election to be held on Thursday 16 March - Presiding Officer 27 January 2000 Photo call: Sir David Steel receives Scots language Bible on behalf of Parliament (Thursday 27 January) 18 January 2000 Visitors to get handy new guide to the Scottish Parliament 14 January 2000 Stirling's newly refurbished Council Chamber to host Parliament Committees 13 January 2000 Glasgow to host Parliament during May's General Assembly 12 January 2000 Giffnock to host first official launch of a Parliament Partner Library	18 January 2000 "Business in the Chamber" - Scottish business community has its say in Parliament 11 January 2000 Historic first as European Committee to meet in Glasgow on Monday