Call for Evidence

1. Which industries in Scotland have previously experienced industrial transition, and to what extent were these transitions effectively managed? In what ways did these historic transitions in Scotland differ in their causes, impacts and results? Relevant examples could include (but may not be limited to) coal, steel, heavy engineering, textiles, and shipbuilding.

- How were Scotland’s industrial transitions different in nature to those experienced in other parts of the UK?

- What have been the socio-economic impacts of these transitions, and in what ways do Scottish communities continue to be impacted by the legacy of them today?

- How effectively have UK Government policies and interventions, both existing and historic, mitigated the negative impacts of these industrial transitions?

2. Which industries in Scotland today are likely to experience industrial transition or decline in the near future? The Committee is interested to hear from a wide range of industries including, but not limited to, oil and gas and manufacturing, as well as growth-sectors in Scotland such as space and data technology.

- Which communities in Scotland could experience the effects of industrial transition or decline in the near future?

- What lessons can be drawn from a) previous governments’ industrial strategies and management of industrial transition b) other countries’ management of industrial transition?

- How can these lessons be applied to transitions affecting industries in Scotland today?

3. To what extent is the UK Government’s forthcoming industrial strategy, Invest 2035, geared towards the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland today?

- What are the barriers to and enablers of industrial growth in Scotland, both now and in the future?

- To what extent does the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council reflect the make-up and priorities of Scottish industries? How can the Council ensure the needs and interests of Scottish industries are represented within the UK Government’s policy-making processes?

- How can the UK Government achieve its objective of an industrial strategy with a ‘place-based approach’? What should such an approach look like, and how could it deliver for Scottish industries?

- How will the UK Government’s approach cohere with the Scottish Government’s economic plans, including its Green Industrial Strategy and National Strategy for Economic Transformation?

The Committee values diversity and seeks to ensure this where possible. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to submit written evidence.

Deadline for submissions

The Committee calls for evidence to be submitted by Thursday 27 March 23.59