Economy and Fair Work Committee
The Committee was established in June 2021. It focuses on:
- the Scottish Government’s economic policy and strategy, including a just transition to a net zero economy
- employment, procurement, investment and trade policies
- support for business, industry, tourism and manufacturing
- broadband connectivity and the digital economy
- the Scottish National Investment Bank
Next meeting
Meeting details are not yet available. They will be published here in due course.
Get in touch
If you want to get in touch, you can contact Anne Peat, the Clerk for the committee.
Tagh raon-ama: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5975 Find out about call charges.
Post-d: @SP_Economy
If you're appearing as a witness at a committee, take a look at our witness guide for more information.
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Tagh raon-ama Economy and Fair Work Committee
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Claire Baker
Convener
Party: Scottish Labour
MSP for: Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
Colin Beattie
Deputy Convener
Party: Scottish National Party
MSP for: Midlothian North and Musselburgh (Constituency)
Maggie Chapman
Member
Party: Scottish Green Party
MSP for: North East Scotland (Region)
Murdo Fraser
Member
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
Gordon MacDonald
Member
Party: Scottish National Party
MSP for: Edinburgh Pentlands (Constituency)
Colin Smyth
Member
Party: Scottish Labour
MSP for: South Scotland (Region)
Kevin Stewart
Member
Party: Scottish National Party
MSP for: Aberdeen Central (Constituency)
Evelyn Tweed
Member
Party: Scottish National Party
MSP for: Stirling (Constituency)
Brian Whittle
Member
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: South Scotland (Region)
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Ariane Burgess
Substitute Member
Party: Scottish Green Party
MSP for: Highlands and Islands (Region)
Jackie Dunbar
Substitute Member
Party: Scottish National Party
MSP for: Aberdeen Donside (Constituency)
Daniel Johnson
Substitute Member
Party: Scottish Labour
MSP for: Edinburgh Southern (Constituency)
Liz Smith
Substitute Member
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
Committee work
Official Reports
Official Reports
Meeting date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1, Just Transition (North-east and Moray)
Meeting date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Interests, Decision on Taking Business in Private, Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, Subordinate Legislation, Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, Just Transition (North-east and Moray)
Meeting date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Interests, Just Transition (North-east and Moray)
Meeting date: Monday, November 6, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Just Transition (North-east and Moray)
Meeting date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Pre-budget Scrutiny 2024-2025
Meeting date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1, Skills Delivery Landscape
Meeting date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1, “The economic contribution of the Pharmaceuticals Sector in Scotland”
Meeting date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Interests, Decision on Taking Business in Private, Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Meeting date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Decision on Taking Business in Private, Royal Mail
Reports
Committee reports
A report by the Economy and Fair Work Committee following consideration of the Scottish Government's Legislative Consent Memorandum and the supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Electronic Trade Documents Bill.
Inquiry into a Just Transition to net zero for the Grangemouth area
A report by the Economy and Fair Work Committee following its inquiry into a Just Transition to net zero for the Grangemouth area.
Annual Report of the Economy and Fair Work Committee 2022-23
A report on the work for the Economy and Fair Work Committee for the period 13 May 2022 to 12 May 2023.