First Minister to appear before Holyrood conveners

Nicola Sturgeon will be quizzed by the conveners of the Scottish Parliament’s committees in a two-hour session next week.

It is expected to include questions on her government’s record on tackling climate change and Covid-19, as well as other day to day issues.

This is the first time she will appear in front of the conveners group this parliamentary session.

Typically, the first minister gives evidence to the group twice per year but, due to the pandemic, Sturgeon last spoke to the group in November 2019.

Deputy presiding officer Liam McArthur, who chairs the group, said: “This session will allow conveners collectively to raise cross-cutting matters of real concern such as climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic with Nicola Sturgeon.

“As such it is a welcome addition to the various ways in which the parliament carries out its role. I expect there will be robust questioning and some spirited debate.”

The meeting will take place on Wednesday 15 December.

All 16 committee conveners will be invited to quiz the first minister.