Economy and Fair Work Committee
Meeting Minutes
11th Meeting, 2021
- Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
- Session: 6
- Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
- Meeting opened at: 09:05
- Meeting closed at: 11:49
- Published: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 05:05pm
Committee Members Attendees
- Claire Baker (Convener)
- Colin Beattie (Deputy Convener)
- Alexander Burnett (Member)
- Maggie Chapman (Member)
- Jamie Halcro Johnston (Member)
- Fiona Hyslop (Member)
- Gordon MacDonald (Member)
- Colin Smyth (Member)
- Michelle Thomson (Member)
1 Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.
2 Scotland's supply chain:
The Committee took evidence from—
Chris Brodie, Director of Regional Skills Planning and Sector Development, Skills Development Scotland;
Marie Hendry, Depute Director, External Engagement and Partnerships, Open University;
Paul Little, Vice-Chair of the College Principals Group, Colleges Scotland;
Richard McClelland, Director, Qualifications for Industry.
3 UK Subordinate Legislation:
The Committee noted the Scottish Government's consent notification in respect of the following instrument -
EFTA and TCA international agreement procurement SI.
4 Scotland’s supply chain:
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting and the written submissions received and agreed to seek some further evidence.
5 Professional Qualifications Bill (UK Parliament legislation):
The Committee considered a draft report, various changes were agreed to, and the report was agreed for publication.