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Chamber and committees

Economy and Fair Work Committee


Agenda: 21 January 2026

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

3rd Meeting, 2026

Start time: 08:30am
Location: T1.60-CR4 The Clerk Maxwell Room
Agenda items:

  1. Decision on taking business in private
  2. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27
  3. UK subordinate legislation
  4. Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill
  5. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27
  6. Work programme (in private)

Agenda published: Monday, 19 January 2026 11:31am

Full agenda and available meeting papers


1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 5 in private.


2. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27

The Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's Budget 2026-27 from—

  • Kate Forbes
    Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic
    Scottish Government
  • Colin Cook
    Director of Economic Development
    Scottish Government
  • Aidan Grisewood
    Director of Jobs and Wellbeing Economy
    Scottish Government
  • Kathleen Swift
    Head of Director General Economy Finance Unit
    Scottish Government

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


3. UK subordinate legislation

The Committee will consider a proposal by the Scottish Government to consent to the UK Government legislating in a devolved area as set out in the following UK statutory instrument proposal—

The Provision of Services (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item


4. Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill

The Committee will consider the Bill at Stage 2 (Day 2).


5. Budget Scrutiny 2026-27

The Committee will consider the evidence heard under agenda item 2.


6. Work programme (in private)

The Committee will consider its work programme.

Papers for this item:

1 private paper will be discussed during this agenda item