Ross ‘delighted’ after landing Holyrood education committee convener role
A local MSP has been appointed as convener of a major Scottish parliament committee.
Highlands and Islands MSP Douglas Ross says he is “delighted” to have been chosen as the new convener of the education committee at Holyrood.
He was formally confirmed in the role on Wednesday, October 30 at a meeting of the committee, which meets every Wednesday morning when parliament is sitting.
Mr Ross stated that the committee will continue to play a “crucial” role in scrutinising the education policies of the Scottish Government and focus on the issues that matter to teachers, pupils and parents and those throughout Scotland’s education system.
The former Moray MP, whose sister is currently a teacher in Moray and whose mum was a school dinner lady, says there are “many major challenges” facing Scottish education right now.
He added that with his own son having started primary school in August and another one set to do so in the coming years, he has an “acute interest” in helping to ensure that every child receives the best possible start in life.
Mr Ross said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of convener of the Scottish Parliament’s education committee.
“Education is one of the most important powers the devolved parliament is responsible for and the committee I now lead will continue to play a crucial role in scrutinising the policies put forward by the Scottish Government.
“With my son just starting primary school and my sister teaching in Moray, I have an acute interest in making sure that every pupil gets the best start in life and that we support our hardworking teachers at every turn, and everyone learning and working within Scottish education.
“The committee will focus on what is concerning all those who have an interest in Scotland’s education system who know there are many major challenges facing it right now.
“I look forward to working alongside the cross-party group of MSPs on the committee to ensure we play a key part in delivering the best possible outcomes in education across Scotland.”
