Committees
Every MSYP becomes member of one of our ten Subject Committees, each of which takes responsibility for a specific area of policy. Every June, newly formed Subject Committees meet with their newly elected Convener and Deputy Convener to make initial plans on what they would like to focus on throughout the year. They meet at each of the two SYP Sittings each year – in June and October.
Many engage with their counterpart Committees at the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Government or other charities, carry out consultation work and invite guest speakers. See Committee’s top-line work plans below and get in touch if you wish to see a copy of their in-depth plans.
Culture and Media
Committee remit: the arts, Gaelic language, traditional Scottish culture (including music and dance), heritage and museums, the media, and tourism.
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Education and Lifelong Learning
Committee remit: school education, Further and Higher education, adult and community education.
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Equality and Human Rights
Committee remit: human rights (including the UNCRC), accessibility, issues related to disability, gender, race, sexuality and any other issues which arise as a result of barriers to access or discrimination.
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External Affairs, UK and International Relations
Committee remit: UK and European legislation, relationships with Europe and the rest of the world, and reserved matters.
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Health and Wellbeing
Committee remit: drugs, healthy living, medical costs, mental health, National Health Service, private healthcare, sexual health.
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Jobs, Economy and Fair Work
Committee remit: economic growth and sustainability, entrepreneurship, employment opportunities and rights, government training schemes and initiatives, and non-formal education opportunities.
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Justice
Committee remit: police and criminal law, the justice system, and the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Sport and Leisure
Committee focus: sport and leisure facilities, grassroots sporting provision, national sporting achievement and diversity in sport.
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Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs
Committee remit: sustainable development, natural heritage, island issues, wildlife, farming and fishing, and land reform.
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Social Security
Committee remit: housing and area regeneration, poverty and deprivation, homelessness, family issues (including adoption, fostering, carers and the care system), community empowerment, and social security system.
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Renfrewshire North and West
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Angus North and Mearns
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