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Why preparing for Scottish Parliament committees matters more than ever

Scottish Media Training’s Devin Scobie, takes a look into the effectiveness of preparation for a parliamentary committee session The first question from an MSP can change the entire direction of a committee evidence session. With half the Members of the Scottish Parliament changing this May, that has never been more likely. You may have spent […]

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FORMER MPs JOIN SCOTTISH MEDIA TRAINING TO EXPAND PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE TRAINING PROVISION

News / Kevin Dorrian

Edinburgh – Tuesday 1st July 2025: Two former MPs – Hannah Bardell and Martin Docherty-Hughes have joined Scottish Media Training as Associates to provide the ‘coalface’ expertise to witnesses requiring intensive training prior to a potentially business critical parliamentary committee appearance – at Holyrood and/or Westminster. Scottish Media Training was launched in 2011 by Public

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How would you fare in front of a Holyrood or Westminster Parliamentary Committee?

News / Kevin Dorrian

Scottish Media Training offers specialist training in appearing before Holyrood and Westminster committees. Clients tell us that training before appearing in front of parliamentary committees is essential for ensuring clarity, confidence, and credibility. Parliamentary hearings can be intense, with rigorous questioning from often senior elected Members seeking precise and well-supported answers. Without preparation, witnesses may

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