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Programme - Thursday 21 August 2008
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2008: Women and the Vote Ninety years since the Representation of the People Act finally gave some women the right to vote, and 80 years since the female population won the right to vote on equal terms, women have still to achieve equal representation in politics. Today, only 34% of Members of the Scottish Parliament are women - down from 39% during the Parliament's first session. With female representation also declining in the Welsh Assembly, and the proportion of women making up the House of Commons and the Northern Ireland Assembly being less than 20%, how long will it be before we have gender equality in politics and what do we have to do to achieve this? In association with the Parliament's Cross Party Group on Men's Violence Against Women and Children. |
12.30 (13.30) Committee Room 1 |
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No Time to Retire - Stories from Older Carers There is a generation of Scots who have spent their lives caring for their sons and daughters with learning disabilities. In the 1930s, 40s, 50s and even 60s, parents whose babies were born with learning disabilities were often told to "take them home and love them" or to place their child in an institution. This generation of parents never expected their child to outlive them. Older carers recount their life stories - their struggles, their achievements and their worries about what will happen to their sons and daughters when they are no longer able to care. In association with the Parliament's Cross Party Group for Learning Disabilities. |
12.30 (13.30) Committee Room 3 |
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A Life in Politics: Denis Healey He was once described as the best Prime Minister Britain never had. He was the Foreign Secretary responsible for withdrawing British troops east of Suez , and Chancellor in Harold Wilson's last government. One time leftwing firebrand, and elder statesman of the Labour Party, Denis Healey , talks about his political views and life, from the "Winter of Discontent", to Labour's years in the political wilderness, and the party's return to power under the premiership of Tony Blair. Chaired by Alex Fergusson MSP , Presiding Officer. |
13.00 (14.00) Main Chamber |
£6.00 (£3.50) |
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Parliamentary Questions Established as a firm favourite at the Festival of Politics, the PQ session provides an opportunity to take part in lively and stimulating debate with some of the Parliament's leading politicians. MSPs from across the parties discuss your topical questions. |
16.30 (17.30) Committee Room 1 |
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The New Politics of Giving Philanthropy is becoming increasingly important, both globally and within the UK , with a growing number of "new" philanthropists, such as Bill Gates, complementing the work of established charitable foundations. But what influence is the new breed of philanthropists and the concept of "philanthrocapitalism" having upon public policy agendas both nationally and internationally? Join Mike Edwards , the Ford Foundation, philanthropist Sigrid Rausing , and Diana Leat , consultant to the Carnegie UK Trust, as they debate the new politics of giving. Chaired by Magnus Linklater . In association with The Carnegie Festival. |
16.30 (18.00) Committee Room 3 |
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A Life in Politics: Douglas Hurd A former diplomat, and private Secretary to Edward Heath, Douglas Hurd was one of the most enduring members of the Thatcher and Major governments. As Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , he was instrumental in bringing about the Anglo-Irish Agreement. As Foreign Secretary, he oversaw the end of the Cold War, as well as the UK 's diplomatic response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait . Join Lord Hurd as he talks about his role during the Thatcher-Major era, and Britain 's changing role in world politics. Chaired by Alasdair Morgan MSP , Deputy Presiding Officer. |
17.00 (18.00) Main Chamber |
£6.00 (£3.50) |
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*Tickets available in advance (subject to a booking fee) or on the day. |
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