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Work programme
The Committee's work programme was agreed on 4 September 2007 and is updated periodically. Click here to view the work programme (37KB posted 13.10.2008) At its meeting on 4 November 2008 the Committee agreed its new approach to the scrutiny of EU issues. Click here to view information about the Committee's approach (83KB posted 12.11.2008)

Inquiry into the transposition of the Services Directive

At its meeting on 19 February 2008 the Committee agreed to conduct a short inquiry on the transposition of the Services Directive. Click here to view further information about the inquiry.


Inquiry into the impact of the Lisbon Treaty
At its meeting on 18 March 2008 the Committee agreed to conduct an inquiry into the impact of the Lisbon Treaty on Scotland. Click here to view further information about the inquiry into the Lisbon Treaty.

Inquiry into EU Budget Review

At its meeting on 9 September 2008 the Committee agreed to conduct an inquiry into the implications of the EU Budget Review for Scotland. A Call for Evidence was launched on 25 September 2008. Click here to view the Call for Evidence for the EU Budget Review inquiry.


International Development - fair trade and EU procurement
At its meeting on 9 September 2008 the Committee considered the Scottish Government’s response to its report on the International Development inquiry and agreed to seek further information on the specific issue of fair trade and EU procurement legislation. Click here to view further information about the Committee's work in relation to fair trade.

Scottish Government's China Plan - evidence session on 2 December 2008
At its meeting on 7 October 2008 the Committee agreed to scrutinise the Scottish Government's China Plan and to invite stakeholders to give oral evidence at a future meeting, followed by a session with the Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture.

Completed business of the Committee