07/07/2010
A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for evidence as it launches its inquiry into the country’s enterprise network, comprising Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International.
All interested parties are being asked to submit their views in writing to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee to inform its fundamental review of the network.
Committee convener Iain Smith MSP said: “Our scrutiny last autumn of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2010-11 raised a number of fundamental questions about the purpose of Scotland's enterprise network.
"We expect to address a number of key questions which will measure the value of the work of the country's enterprise network.”
The inquiry will analyse the current structure of, and activities carried out by, Scotland’s enterprise network. It will also explore what, if any, should be the fundamental role of a publicly-funded enterprise network and what alternative models exist.
A number of key questions will be addressed, including:
- The impact on services of the rationalisation of the enterprise network.
- How joined-up are the various agencies that are designed to support economic activity.
- Whether the Scottish Government’s economic aims could be achieved in a different way.
Written evidence – normally no more than 4-6 sides of A4 in total – should be submitted by 3 September 2010.
The Committee prefers to receive written submissions electronically. These should be sent to: [email protected]
You may also send a hard copy of written submissions to:
Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee
Scottish Parliament
Holyrood
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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