SNP President, local MEP Ian Hudghton, took part in a question and answer session with the Social Sciences students of Angus College.

As part of their course the students had been studying the structure and decision-making process of the European Union.  Mr. Hudghton outlined the role of the European Parliament and answered a wide range of questions on topics from sovereignty to EU enlargement, and fisheries policy to the Euro currency.  Commenting afterwards Ian Hudghton said:

“Like it or not the EU has a major influence on Scotland, and it is always useful for students to be aware of the ins and outs of the complex Brussels-based decision-making processes.  Only by understanding the democratic process, can people in Scotland take advantage of the opportunities which exist to influence policy-making.”

Note:  photograph attached shows some of the students along with MEP Ian Hudghton (second right) and Iverene Bromfield, course leader (far right)