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The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) met yesterday evening (Tuesday 31st March) to consider the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on Scotland’s people and businesses.

The meeting included discussion on the potential impacts on the supply and price of various goods and services, including energy, food and fuel.

It was chaired by First Minister John Swinney and attended by the Deputy First Minister, the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs, the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands and the Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans.

The First Minister said:

“The impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on people and businesses in Scotland is becoming more significant by the day.

“As concerns continue to grow across our communities and sectors, I convened SGoRR to assess the situation in detail and to consider what further engagement, support, or actions may be required from the Scottish Government, our partners and others in the days and weeks ahead.”