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Chamber and committees

Economy and Fair Work Committee


Minutes: 05 November 2025

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

30th Meeting, 2025

Start time:09:30am
End time: 12:12pm
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Published: Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Apologies received from:

Minutes


1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee decided to take item 3 in private at this and future meetings.


2. The economic potential of artificial intelligence:

The Committee took evidence from—

Seth Finegan, CEO, Informed Solutions;

Peter Proud, Chief Executive/Founder, Forrit;

Sarah Ronald, Founder, Nile.


3. Evidence Session (In Private):

The Committee reviewed the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.


4. Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2026-27 (In Private):

The Committee agreed its pre-budget letter to the Scottish Government. The Committee also agreed to write to HM Treasury regarding rules relating to the Scottish National Investment Bank’s functions.


5. Work programme (In Private):

The Committee reviewed its work programme.


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