Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid)

Meeting date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

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Committee Announcement (Supply Chains)

I call Claire Baker, convener of the Economy and Fair Work Committee, to make an announcement on a call for views.

As convener of the Economy and Fair Work Committee, I wish to highlight the committee’s recently launched inquiry into Scotland’s supply chains. We are all acutely aware of the current supply chain challenges that are being faced by businesses and industry and impact on communities and consumers, ranging from short-term issues such as access to fuel and raw materials for production, to longer-term considerations such as labour and skills shortages.

Through the inquiry, the committee is looking to explore the short and medium-term structural challenges facing Scotland’s supply chains. We will examine shifts in supply chains that impact on the economy, look at how to build future resilience and explore the opportunities for Scottish firms to develop domestic supply chains.

I encourage members to share details of the inquiry with interested stakeholders, including businesses and networks in their constituencies and regions, whose input will be important; and I encourage them to respond to the call for evidence. The inquiry seeks to address how we develop a more resilient supply chain while supporting efforts towards net zero and embedding fair work principles. I trust that the inquiry is of interest to members of other relevant parliamentary committees.