Conclusion 3

We have identified two transitions Scotland is currently undergoing, and have launched specific inquiries into these areas to ensure the UK Government is managing these transitions effectively: • GB Energy and the net zero transition, which examines the shift away from oil and gas to clean energy; and • Securing Scotland’s future: Defence skills and jobs, which looks at how Scotland’s economy and labour market — including the shipbuilding sector — can benefit from the UK Government’s commitment to increase defence spending. We will be monitoring these areas closely to ensure that future transitions are managed in a way that avoids repeating the mistakes of the past and delivers real benefits for Scottish communities. (Conclusion, Paragraph 71)