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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Economy and Fair Work Committee


Minutes: 18 February 2026

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

6th Meeting, 2026

Start time:10:00am
End time: 10:36am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Published: Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Also Present:
  • Richard Lochhead (Minister for Business and Employment)

Minutes


1. Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill:

The Committee considered the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 1).

The following amendments were agreed to (without division): 1, 2, 3, and 4.

The following provisions were agreed to without amendment: sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and the long title.

The following provisions were agreed to as amended: sections 1, 2, and 4.

The Committee completed Stage 2 consideration of the Bill.


2. Correspondence (In Private):

The Committee considered a response from HM Treasury to its letter of November about the Scottish National Investment Bank’s powers and ability to function as a perpetual fund. The Committee agreed to write again to HM Treasury.


3. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee noted its work programme and agreed to write the Scottish Government seeking an update on the funding and support package for Alexander Dennis, including the furlough scheme.


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