Witness Diversity Programme, October 2024 in partnership with Institute of Directors (IoD) and Women's Enterprise Scotland (WES).
WitnessesThe following witnesses were called to give oral evidenceCategoryNumberScottish Government Ministers15Scottish Government officials33Members of the Scottish Parliament0Representatives of public bodies (including local authorities and health boards)48Representatives of the private sector17UK Ministers0UK Government officials0Members of the UK Parliament0Representatives from other legislatures1Representatives of trade unions2Representatives of professional associations0NHS0Higher Education2Representatives of voluntary sector8Other categories of witnesses2Business transactedBusinessNo.DetailsInquiries62025-26 Budget Scrutiny;Closing the Disability Employment Gap in Scotland;Grangemouth's Industrial FutureNational Strategy for Economic Transformation;New Deal for Business;Scotland's City and Regional Growth Deals;Skills DeliveryConsultations/Call for Views2Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill;Scotland’s City Region and Regional Growth DealsProposed Members’ Bills considered0Draft Bills considered (Pre-legislative discussion)0Bills considered1Community Wealth Building (Scotland) BillPost-legislative scrutiny - Acts considered1Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014Legislative Consent Memorandums3Data (Use and Access) Bill;Employment Rights Bill;Product Regulation and Metrology BillPublic Body Act Consent Memorandums0SI consent notifications considered2The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) (Extension to Switzerland etc.)