Economy and Fair Work Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Town centres and retail: The Committee will take evidence from— Gillian Crawford, Managing Director, Lily Blanche; Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive, Women’s Enterprise Scotland; Stuart Mackinnon, Head of Communication and Public, Federation of Small Businesses; Dr Peter Mowforth, Chief Executive, Indez; and then from— Neil Francis, Managing Director, Scottish Development International; Hugh Lightbody, Chief Officer, Business Gateway; Siobhan McDermit, Team Leader, Digital Trade Services, Scottish Development International. 3. Town centres and retail (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.