The Economy and Fair Work Committee is undertaking pre-budget scrutiny ahead of the Scottish Government’s 2026-27 budget.
In line with the recommendations of the Budget Process Review Group (BPRG) report, Scottish Parliament committees undertake pre-budget scrutiny in advance of the publication of the Scottish budget.
Committees are required to provide comment to the Scottish Government, in the form of a letter or report, at least six weeks prior to the Scottish budget with the aim of influencing the budget when priorities are set.
To inform its pre-budget letter, the Committee will take evidence from:
The inquiry was discussed at the following Committee meetings:
The Committee has sent and received the following correspondence during the inquiry:
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic to the Convener, 2 February 2026
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic to the Convener, 14 January 2026
Letter from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic to the Convener, 16 December 2025
Letter from the Convener to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, 7 November 2025
Letter from Scottish Enterprise to the Convener, 3 November 2025