Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Consumer Scotland Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Derek Mitchell, Chief Executive, Anne Lavery, Deputy Chief Executive, and Rory Mair, Chair, Citizens Advice Scotland;
Jane Adams, Chairperson, Chief Officers of Citizens Advice Bureau Scotland (COCABS);
and then from—
Kristi Kelly, Bureau Manager, Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau;
Lucy O’Leary, Chair, Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau;
Gillian Burgan, Social Policy Worker and Scams Helpline Adviser, Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau;
Adam Stachura, Head of Policy and Communications, Age Scotland.

3. Consumer Scotland Bill: The Committee will consider the evidence heard at today's meeting.

4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.

5. Pre-Budget Scrutiny (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report on its Pre-Budget Scrutiny.

Proposed future business

The Committee will next meet on 5 November. For further information, contact Alison Walker the Clerk to the Committee, whose details are economy@parliament.scot on extension 0131 348 5403.