Written Question · S3W-31359 · Session 3
What engagement it has had with the National Union of Journalists in the last year regarding the future of the newspaper industry.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what engagement it has had with the National Union of Journalists in the last year regarding the future of the newspaper industry.
The answer
On 19 December 2008, I met Paul Holleran, National Union of Journalists (NUJ) to discuss the Herald and Times Group.
On 4 February 2009, representatives from the NUJ, including Paul Holleran, attended the stakeholder event which I facilitated for the newspaper industry in Scotland.
On 27 April 2009, I met Paul Holleran (NUJ) to discuss the Daily Record/Sunday Mail dispute.
On 12 February 2010, at my invitation, Paul Holleran of the National Union of Journalists, spoke at the Scottish Local Newspaper Summit on the future of Scottish Local Newspapers and the proposed legislative changes to allow electronic publication of public notices by local authorities.
I have also corresponded with Paul Holleran on a number of occasions on related matters.
On 4 February 2009, representatives from the NUJ, including Paul Holleran, attended the stakeholder event which I facilitated for the newspaper industry in Scotland.
On 27 April 2009, I met Paul Holleran (NUJ) to discuss the Daily Record/Sunday Mail dispute.
On 12 February 2010, at my invitation, Paul Holleran of the National Union of Journalists, spoke at the Scottish Local Newspaper Summit on the future of Scottish Local Newspapers and the proposed legislative changes to allow electronic publication of public notices by local authorities.
I have also corresponded with Paul Holleran on a number of occasions on related matters.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-31359 by reference.