I have been elected by MSYPs to be the Convener of External Affairs. This weekend was the AGM of the Scottish Youth Parliament where we elected new Trustees and Conveners/Deputy Conveners to lead the organisation for the next year. This is an exciting year for the Scottish Youth Parliament with the launch of our Manifesto for the next two years. I must admit I am happy with most of the stuff that is going into the manifesto like supporting a referendum on Scotland's constitutional future, Minimum Pricing for Alcohol and much more.
The External Affairs Committee deals with the following issues: UK & European Legislation, Relationships with Europe and the rest of the world, Reserved Matters (including defence and constitutional matters) and Issues with a Global impact.
The first meeting of the External Affairs Committee since being elected as Convener took place on Sunday (27/06/10) where we discussed a wide range of issues such as Defence, Scottish Independence, Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK, and our relationship with Europe. Keenan Alexander MSYP (Glasgow Springburn) was also elected as Deputy Convener of External Affairs.
I look forward to taking this committee forward as I feel that it can do a lot more than it has done in the past. Our committee is the second largest within the SYP in terms of the number of members which is a great improvement from last year.
If you have any questions please contact me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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