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Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

The Committee was established in June 2026. It focuses on Scotland’s economy and its businesses, jobs and workforce, including:

the Scottish Government’s economy policy
support for business, industry, manufacturing and entrepreneurship
fair work and skills development
tourism policy, strategy and support
energy policy and energy consents.

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The Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee usually meets on Tuesday.

Previous meetings of the committee

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Work of the Committee

Work of the Committee: Current work

Work of the Committee: Future work

The Committee has agreed the following strategic objectives to guide its work during Session 7.

The Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee will:

Deliver rigorous, evidence-based scrutiny of legislation, policy and public spending across the Committee’s remit, while fostering constructive cross-party working that builds consensus around evidence.
Monitor and scrutinise progress towards key economic, tourism and energy commitments and long-term ambitions, holding the Scottish Government and public bodies to account for delivery and outcomes.
Maintain a sustained focus on Scotland’s economic performance, including productivity, investment, business growth and quality employment opportunities.
Ensure the experiences and perspectives of businesses, workers, consumers and communities inform the Committee’s scrutiny and priorities.
Balance in-depth scrutiny of key topics with the flexibility to respond to emerging issues and significant developments within the Committee's remit.
Produce clear, practical and influential recommendations that support improved decision-making and outcomes for Scotland.

Work of the Committee: Correspondence

Correspondence

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026

26 October 2026

Letter from Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy, following the evidence session on 29 September, 26 October 2026

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Collaboration between the Scottish Affairs Committee and the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

21 October 2026

Letter to the Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, 21 October 2026

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

The Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment (No 2) Order 2026

7 October 2026

Letter from the Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy, 7 October 2026

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Work of the Committee: Official Reports of meetings

Official Reports of meetings

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Commercial Payments Bill

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Pre-budget Scrutiny 2027-28, Sporting Events Bill

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Pre-budget Scrutiny 2027-28

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Scottish Government Priorities (Economy and Tourism), Sporting Events Bill, Scottish Government Priorities (Energy), Subordinate Legislation, Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, Correction

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Subordinate Legislation, Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026 [Draft], Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, Economy and Labour Market, Energy Sector

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Data Centres (Energy Use)

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Artificial Intelligence (Economic Impact)

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Decision on Taking Business in Private, Scotland’s Energy Sector

Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee

Meeting date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Interests, Deputy Convener, Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, Decision on Taking Business in Private, Work Programme

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Work of the Committee: Reports

Committee reports

Report on the supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Sporting Events Bill (UK Parliament Legislation)

6th Report, 2026 (Session 7)

Published: 29 October 2026

Subordinate legislation considered by the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee on 27 October 2026

5th Report, 2026 (Session 7)

Published: 28 October 2026

Subordinate legislation considered by the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee on 29 September 2026

4th Report, 2026 (Session 7)

Published: 07 October 2026

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Work of the Committee: Committee Remit

To consider and report on matters within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, with the exception of transport, on matters relating to public infrastructure, civil contingencies and resilience, and on matters relating to energy and energy consents