First Minister opens Compass House

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Jack McConnell officially opened Compass House the joint headquarters of the Scottish Social Services Council and the Care Commission on 17 September 2002.

The Scottish Social Services Council and the Care Commission are two new organisations, established by the Scottish Executive, with responsibility for raising standards in care services. The Care Commission will regulate care services and the SSSC will regulate the workforce and their education and training.

At the opening, Mr McConnell said he regarded the establishment of the organisations as one of the greatest achievements of the Scottish Parliament so far. He said, "This is an important moment for the Parliament as well as those who provide social care services."

He spoke of the critical role the people who work in social care provision performed in society. "This will make a real difference, ensuring we have the highest quality of care and people providing that care."

Compass House, set on the banks of the River Tay, is an important element of the Discovery Quay Waterfront Development in Dundee and is set to become one of the City's most famous landmarks.