Cross Party Group on Co‑operatives in the Scottish Parliament

What is the Cross Party Group on Co‑operatives?

The Cross Party Group (CPG) provides a platform for Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to increase awareness of the co‑operative model and promote co‑operation as a vital component of Scotland’s future.

You don’t have to be an MSP to join the group! We encourage any representatives from Scottish co‑ops and supporters of the co‑operative movement to be involved.

How can I get involved?

You are invited to join the next meeting of the Scottish Cross Party Group on Tuesday 29 October at 6‑7pm in the Scottish Parliament.  

• To attend in person register soon to guarantee your place
• To attend online email [email protected] 

With the publication of the Inclusive and Democratic Business Models review and the next Scottish Parliament election around the corner, now is a crucial time to join MSPs and policymakers in discussing the future of co‑operation in Scotland.

This CPG will focus on housing co‑ops in Scotland and how the Scottish Government can meet its stated aims to support housing co‑operatives.

Registration and arrival at the Scottish Parliament

In person: If you're visiting in-person, please register by Monday 28 October at the latest to ensure you are on the guest list in the Scottish parliament. You will need to report to the reception desk on arrival. And you'd need to arrive 20 minutes early to allow enough time to pass through security and sign-in.

Online: If you're joining online, instructions will be sent by [email protected] nearer the time.

Agenda

• Welcome
• AGM: Election of Convenor and Deputy Convenor
• Housing Bill: Options to amend the bill to protect RSL housing co‑ops and support new private rental housing co‑ops
• IDBM report: How to influence Ministers to enact its recommendation

How to register

• To attend in person click the 'Book now' button to book your place
• To attend online email [email protected] and joining instructions will be shared nearer the time