Cross-party groups at the Scottish Parliament

 

Culture Counts has established two Scottish Parliament Cross-party groups (CPGs) for 2021-26. CPGs are groups of MSPs and non-MSPs who are interested in a subject or issue.

The two CPGs are;

  • CPG on Creative Economy

  • CPG on Culture & Communities

Learn more, and sign up below.

 

CPG Creative Economy

The purpose of the Creative Economy Group is to exchange ideas and learning around the development and support of the future creative economy. The group will consider support for creative economy in Scotland, exploring barriers to success and highlighting any potential solutions.

The group will focus on industrial support, entrepreneurship, economics, investment, private sector and international working. MSP Members of the Group are;

  • Clare Adamson MSP (Deputy Convener)

  • Claire Baker MSP (Convener)

  • Sarah Boyack MSP

  • Maurice Golden MSP

  • Michael Marra MSP

  • Beatrice Wishart MSP

CPG Culture & Communities

The purpose of the Culture & Communities Group is to encourage the exchange of knowledge and understanding between the Scottish Parliament and arts, culture, heritage, and historic environment communities.

The group will focus on the impact of the public sector, for example the social, health and educational impact of access and participation in the arts, heritage, libraries and museums. MSP members of the group are;

  • Clare Adamson MSP (Deputy Convener)

  • Claire Baker MSP

  • Sarah Boyack MSP

  • Foysol Choudhury MSP (Convener)

  • Michael Marra MSP

  • Sharon Dowey MSP

 

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Join one of our cross-party groups

Cross Party Groups (CPGs) are are groups of MSPs and Non-MSPs who are interested in a subject or issue. There is no joining fee. Learn more, and sign up at the link below.