We welcome the establishment of a permanent Industrial Strategy Council when parliamentary time allows. However, while we acknowledge that there has been engagement between the council and Scottish stakeholders, we are concerned that the absence of a dedicated Scottish representative limits the Council’s ability to understand Scotland’s distinct economic and constitutional landscape. When legislation to create a permanent Industrial Strategy Council is introduced in Parliament, we expect a requirement to include a dedicated Scotland representative on the Council will be included on the face of the bill. (Conclusion, Paragraph 84) 30