It is perhaps not surprising that a panel of people engrossed in housing in the UK would paint a stark picture of the situation we face. But there were certainly no punches being pulled in the Scottish Parliament this week. We’ve distilled some of the key facts and figures as well as panel opinions on how we can improve things here in Scotland.

As a female founder, it was a welcome opportunity to be a panellist at an event at the Scottish Parliament encouraging the diversity of contributions at Holyrood. Organised by Women's Enterprise Scotland and the Institute of Directors is event is part of a wider mission to ensure all voices are heard at the Scottish Parliament, including at Cross Party Groups (CPGs).