The SNP has today welcomed the commitment of businessman Jim McColl to the Ferguson shipyard – after ambitious plans to increase the workforce by 50 per cent by next year were revealed in today’s Daily Record.
The owner of Clyde Blowers said he had “no doubt” about the future potential of the yard and has said that there is an “abundance of work” which could be undertaken by Ferguson – and said that Scotland’s shipbuilding industry could flourish after a Yes vote.
Mr McColl also said that a Yes vote would give Scotland the levers of power to support the industry – and allow us to rebalance the economy away from “London-centric activities”.
Commenting, West Scotland SNP MSP Stuart McMillan said:
“Jim McColl’s commitment to the Ferguson shipyard and plans to expand the workforce are fantastic news for the local community – boosting the local economy and safeguarding the future of a landmark employer on the Clyde.
That Jim McColl also recognises the incredible opportunities of independence to rebalance our economy is very welcome – for too long a Westminster establishment obsessed with London and the south east has held back the Scottish economy.
“Mr McColl is also right to say that the opportunities of Yes to allow us to take action to support shipbuilding in Scotland – and our economy as a whole.
“While successive Westminster government’s have decimated Scotland’s industries, after a Yes vote we can invest in our industries and reindustrialise Scotland – creating new and better jobs and delivering more opportunities for our young people.
“A Yes vote is our one opportunity to support and invest in our industries – and make our economy work for people in Scotland, rather than London and the south east of England. We should grab it with both hands.”
The story is reported in today’s Daily Record: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/yes-scotland-takeover-rescued-shipyards-4167449
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