Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Conclusion 5
5th Report - The work of the Committee in 2024-25, and Industrial transition in Scotland
Published 30 Jan 2026
Addressed to Scotland Office
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
We welcome the establishment of a permanent Industrial Strategy Council when parliamentary time allows. However, while we acknowledge that there has been engagement between the council and Scottish stakeholders, we are concerned that the absence of a dedicated Scottish representative limits the Council’s ability to understand Scotland’s distinct economic and constitutional landscape. When legislation to create a permanent Industrial Strategy Council is introduced in Parliament, we expect a requirement to include a dedicated Scotland representative on the Council will be included on the face of the bill. (Conclusion, Paragraph 84) 30
From: Scottish Affairs Committee, 5th Report - The work of the Committee in 2024-25, and Industrial transition in Scotland (HC 1651), 30 January 2026
Government response
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