Economy and Fair Work Committee
Minutes: 15 September 2021
Wednesday, 15 September 2021
4th Meeting, 2021
Minutes
1. Declaration of interests:
Maggie Chapman was invited to declare any relevant interests. The following interests were declared -
Maggie Chapman is a member of Unite the Union.
2. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 5 and 6 in private.
3. Economic recovery:
The Committee took evidence from—
Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive, Visit Scotland;
Adrian Gillespie, Chief Executive, Scottish Enterprise;
Douglas Colquhoun, Chief Financial Officer ;
and then from—
Jane Morrison-Ross, Chief Executive and Anthony Daye,Director of Finance, South of Scotland Enterprise ;
Carroll Buxton, Interim Chief Executive and Nick Kenton,Director of Finance and Corporate Service, Highlands and Islands Enterprise .
4. UK Subordinate Legislation:
The Committee noted the Scottish Government's consent notification in respect of the following instrument —
The Recognition of Professional Qualifications (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021.
5. Economic recovery:
The Committee considered the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.
6. Work programme:
The Committee considered its work programme and agreed to consider an inquiry paper at a future meeting.