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— Paul Gerrard, Campaigns and Public Affairs Director, The Co-op; David Lonsdale , Director, Scottish Retail Consortium; Martin Newman, Member, KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank; Maxine Smedley, Head of Stores, Boots; and then from— Ruth Boyle, Policy and Parliamentary Manager, Close the Gap; Joanne Cairns, Head of Research, Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers; Bryan Simpson, Industrial Organiser, Unite Hospitality. 3. Evidence Session The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting. 4. Work programme: The Committee will consider its work programme.