Meeting of the Parliament

Meeting date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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Committee Announcement (Economy and Fair Work Committee)

The next item of business is an announcement by the Economy and Fair Work Committee on its inquiry into a just transition for the north-east and Moray. I call Claire Baker, the convener of the committee, to make the announcement.

I welcome the opportunity to highlight the second part of the Economy and Fair Work Committee’s just transition inquiry.

The first part of the work focused on the Grangemouth area, and the committee’s report was published in June. The second part will look at the north-east and Moray, and it will consider whether the just transition fund is achieving its aims and how a just transition that benefits industry, workers and communities can be achieved.

Evidence sessions will commence after the recess. Members might be interested to know that our committee meeting on Monday 6 November will take place in the council chambers in Aberdeen. Where it is possible and relevant, it is important that committees take the opportunity to formally convene outside Edinburgh. I thank the Parliament for its support in facilitating that.

As part of the committee’s work in Aberdeen, we will visit Aberdeen south harbour and hold an informal engagement event with local people from the north-east and Moray.

If any member would like any more details about the inquiry, they should please contact our clerks.