General correspondence; most recent correspondence is shown at the top of this page.
Heat in Buildings Strategy
On 21 December the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands and the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning wrote to the Committee regarding the publication of the Heat in Buildings Strategy.
Cash Retention under Construction Contracts
On 21 December the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee regarding public consultation on the practice of cash retention under construction contracts.
Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee on 16 December regarding the publication of Scottish Government’s Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan (CESAP) has been pulished by Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
Manufacturing Recovery Plan
On 4 December 2020 the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fair Work and Culture wrote to the Committee to inform it of the publication of Making Scotland's Future - recovery plan for manufacturing - draft: consultation.
National Security and Investment Bill
On 26 November the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fair Work and Culture wrote to the Committee alerting it to the laying of the National Security and Investment Bill.
Supporting people in debt – working together as a sector
On 16 November, Paul Mason of the Finbora Group wrote to the Committee regarding the publication of the Group's COVID-19 Debt Analysis: Insight and Trends.
No One Left Behind - Delivery Plan
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee on 24 November regarding the publication of the No One Left Behind Delivery Plan.
Common Frameworks
The Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs wrote to the Finance and Constitution Committee to provide an update to the Common Frameworks project.
Apprenticeship Employment Grant and Pathways to Apprenticeships
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee to inform it of the recent Scottish Government initiatives.
PE1824: 30 day supply chain payment for government work
The Public Petitions Committee wrote to the Committee regarding the closure of Petition PE1824.
Scottish Shared Prosperity Fund
On 19 November the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation wrote to the Finance and Constitution Committee regarding the Scottish Shared Prosperity Fund.
Flexible Workforce Develpoment Fund
On 13 November the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee to inform it of the Flexible Workforce Develpoment Fund.
Fair Start Scotland (FSS) Update
On 9 November the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee to inform it of the Fair Start Scotland Annual Report.
Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy and the Offshore Wind Policy Statement
The Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands wrote to the Committee on 3 November 2020 to inform it of the Scottish Government's publication of the Sectoral Marine Plan and the Offshore Wind Policy Statement.
Impact of Brexit on Devolution
On 30 October 2020 the Finance and Constitution Committee wrote to the Committee about the impact of Brexit on Devolution.
Update on Renewable Heat Target and Action – 2020
The Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands wrote to the Committee on 27 October 2020 to inform it of the Scottish Government's progress.
Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive
On 7 October the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fair Work and Culture wrote to the Conveners of Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee; Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, and Finance and Constitution Committee regarding the Chief Exccutive of Scottish Enterprise.
Green Recovery work – SNIB, Enterprise Agencies, and related themes
The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee wrote to the Committee with an update on its green recovery work.
Youth Guarantee
On 2 September the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work wrote to the Committee to inform it of the initial report on the Youth Guarantee.
Scottish Fiscal Commission
On 2 September, Dame Rice wrote to the Committee to inform it of the publication of three reports.
Review of Scotland’s tech ecosystem
On 27 August the Cabinet Secretary for Finance wrote to the Committee regarding Mark Logan's review of Scotland's tech ecosystem. On 2 September the Cabinet Secretary wrote to the Committee with her response.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise 2019/20 Annual Report
Fairer Deliveries for All: An Action Plan
On 10 August, Jamie Hepburn wrote to the Committee to inform it of the launch of www.fairdeliveries.scot, a fully inter-active online Scottish parcel data hub and delivery map.
Climate Change Plan
On 30 April, Gillian Martin MSP, the Convener of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee wrote to the Committee with an update on the Climate Change Plan.
Scottish Fiscal Commission
On 23 April the Scottish Fiscal Commission wrote to the Committee with an update on the Scottish Government's budgetary position. Dame Rice respondedto points raised bt the Committee on 7 July 2020.
Scottish
Enterprise funding for 2020/21
During the meeting 10 March, questions arose relating to whether Scottish Enterprise would cease all funding grants for the remainder of this financial year and start a review of costs to identify savings for the year ahead. The Committee wrote to Scottish Enterprise regarding these concerns.
Climate Change Plan
The Convener of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee wrote to the Committee to inform it that the Scottish Government will review its CCP approach.
Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill
The Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs wrote the Committee regarding the introduction of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill.
Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) Contingency Planning – COVID-19
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee to provide information about contingency measures being implemented by Accountant in Bankruptcy to help those going through and involved in delivering statutory debt solutions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Witness Diversity at the Scottish Parliament
The Equalities and Human Rights Committee Convener wrote to the Committee regarding witnesses diversity on 9 December 2019, the Convener replied on 6 February 2020.
Economic Action Plan (EAP)
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work wrote to the Committee to inform it of a refreshed version of the Economic Action Plan (EAP).
Universities Scotland and the Scottish Council for Development and Industry
Universities Scotland and the SCDI wrote to the Committee to inform it of their Business and Universities common cause statement.
Our Power - Scottish Government Energy Company
Willie Rennie MSP wrote to the Committee regarding Our Power and the implications of this for the Scottish Government's own not-for-profit energy company. The Committee replied on 28 January 2020.
Energy Efficient Scotland - Progress Update
Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Kevin Stewart and Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, Paul Wheelhouse to update the Committee on the progress to address emissions from buildings.
Moveable Transactions Bill
On 3 December the Committee wrote to the Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans seeking an update on the Scottish Government's position.
Fair Start Scotland
On 6 November, the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to update the Committee that the Scottish Government had published the Fair Start Scotland Annual Report and Evaluation Report.
European Structural Funds in Scotland post EU Exit
On 5 November, the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation, Ivan McKee wrote to the Committee to inform it of the Scottish Government's European Structural Funds in Scotland post EU Exit.
Renewable Heat Target
On 28 October, the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands wrote to the Committee to inform it of the Scottish Government's progress towards meeting its renewable heat target.
Local Energy Policy Statement
On 8 October, the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands wrote to the Committee to inform it that the Scottish Government will launch its public consultation on the draft Local Energy Policy Statement.
On 4 July, the Convener wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work regarding draft bills within the Committee's remit, the Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans responded on 26 July.
On 29 May the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, Jennifer Henderson, wrote to the Committee to inform it of the launch of a refreshed offering of ScotLIS for members of the public.
On 17 May the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning wrote to the Committee to inform it of the publication of the report - New Housing and Future Construction Skills – Adapting and Modernising for Growth.
On 1 May the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation wrote to the Committee to announce that “A Trading Nation – a plan for growing Scotland’s exports” would be announced at the National Economic Forum by the First Minister.
On 17 April the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work wrote to the Committee with an update on the progress of discussions on those common frameworks that fall within his portfolio.
On 26 March 2019 the Committee received a joint letter from Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands and the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning regarding Energy Efficient Scotland Consultation: accelerating the target and The Future of Low Carbon Heat in Off Gas Buildings.
On 25 March 2019, the Convener of the Finance and Constitution Committee wrote to the Committee regarding the Scottish Parliament’s scrutiny role in relation to the new powers arising from the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
On 19 March 2019, the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation wrote to the Committee to inform it of the Conformity Assessment (Mutual Recognition Agreements) Regulations 2019.
On 19 March 2019, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity wrote to the Local Government and Communities Committee (cc the Committee in) regarding the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
On 12 March 2019, the Committee received from the First Minister correspondence between GMB Scotland and the First Minister.
On 11 March 2019, the Committee received a letter from Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills regarding Fair Start Scotland Service Providers.
On 8 March 2019, the Committee received a letter from Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills regarding the launch of A Fairer Scotland for Women: Gender Pay Gap Action Plan.
On 7 March 2019, the Committee received a joint letter from GMB Scotland and Unite the Union regarding the future of BiFab.
On 1 March 2019, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform and the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands wrote to the Committee regarding the UK Government and Devolved Administrations Ministerial Forum on EU Exit: Energy & Climate Change.
On 20 February 2019, the Director and Chief Economist, Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) wrote to the Committee announcing the publication of their report No Deal Brexit - Economic Implications for Scotland.
On 14 February 2019, the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee regarding Fair Start Scotland.
On 31 January 2019, the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands wrote to the Committee regarding onshore oil and gas licensing.
On 11 December the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee regarding Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: Employment Action Plan.
On 6 December the Education Committee wrote to the Committee regarding its Young People’s Pathways report.
On 4 December the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work wrote to the Committee to inform it of the Scottish National Investment Bank's progress.
On 28 November the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills wrote to the Committee regarding the publication of statistics on devolved employment support services.
On 28 November the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity wrote to the Committee to advise it that the Heads of Terms had been signed for the City Region Deal for Tay Cities.
On 29 October the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands updated the Committee on the Renewable Heat Report 2018.
On 23 October the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work announced the launch of the Government's Economic Action Plan.
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