Department of Business

The Department of Business is the Cabinet department of the Republic of Scotland government concerned with promoting economic growth. Among its tasks are gathering economic and demographic data for business and government decision-making and helping to set industrial standards. This organisation's main purpose is to create jobs, promote economic growth, encourage sustainable development and improve standards of living for all Scottish Citizens. The department is headed by the Secretary of Business.

Sub-Department:
 * Department of International Trade

Agencies:
 * Bureau of Economic Analysis
 * National Weather Service
 * Trading Standards
 * Food Standards Agency
 * Patent and Trademark Office
 * Competition and Markets Authority
 * Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office
 * Administration for Industry and Commerce
 * State Register of Business Entities
 * Agency for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
 * National Industrial Technology Institute