Economy and Fair Work Committee [Draft]

Meeting date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

Good morning, and welcome to the 27th meeting in 2025 of the Economy and Fair Work Committee. This morning, as part of our pre-budget scrutiny, we will take evidence from the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. Before we do so, I first note that we have received apologies—[Interruption.] I ask everyone to turn their phones to silent. I probably should have said that before. We have received apologies from Willie Coffey, and from Sarah Boyack, who is joining the committee, so we will defer item 1.

Agenda item 2 is a decision on whether to take business in private. I refer members to papers 1 and 2 in their information packs. Do we agree to take items 4 and 5 in private?

Members indicated agreement.