MSP and MEP Visit Working Links

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) and Alyn Smith MEP have recently visited Working Links based in Greenock to discuss how the organisation is helping people in Inverclyde find employment.

Stuart McMillan MSP said;

"This summer I had the chance to visit Working Links to learn about their organisation and what they doing to help people in Inverclyde find employment. Going along with Alyn Smyth MEP was an opportunity to learn some more about the business but also who the EU can play a part in assisting their work here in Inverclyde.

"I know they work hard at providing training and job opportunities but they have operate in a challenging environment. After the recent UK Government spending cuts announcement, even more challenges will be placed upon Working Links and other organisations trying to providing training and work opportunities.

"I would encourage residents in Inverclyde who may be looking for employment advice to contact them Working Links free on 0800 917 9262."

Alyn Smith MEP said;

"The SNP is committed to working with the voluntary sector and business community to tackle unemployment in Scotland and fight the effects of the recession. I enjoyed my recent visit with Stuart to Working Links and was impressed to hear how they have helped 150,000 people change their lives by supporting them into sustainable employment and training.

"Following Westminster cuts in public spending, we discussed various EU funding avenues and other ways in which the EU could assist. It's important that we work together to ensure economic recovery and help hard-working organisations like Working Links get all the support they need."

MSP AND MEP TEAM VISIT INVERCLYDE

Teamwork was the order of the day in Inverclyde earlier this week (6 April) as SNP MSP Stuart McMillan and SNP MEP Alyn Smith took to the streets. Mr McMillan and Mr Smith visited areas that were affected by flooding, as well as meeting with the Inverclyde Community Development Trust and local SNP councillors.

Mr Smith stressed the importance of teamwork between all levels of government in order to achieve the best possible results for Scotland.

Smith said:

"As ever it has been a busy day out with the team in Inverclyde. It has been great to be out and about; seeing the goings on in the area.

"The SNP is well used to working as a team across all council chambers and parliaments, and of course as Scotland's government we have been able to really start delivering on the priorities of the people. The team in Inverclyde provides a first-class example of how all layers of government should work together to get the best results for the community.

"I was pleased to see the Inverclyde Community Development Trust first hand; it is exactly the kind of dynamic scheme that communities all over Scotland should be striving for. Part-funded by the European Union, it is up to me to highlight to Scotland’s local councils that such opportunities are open to them over the water if they choose to look for them. I'll come and see any project any SNP councillor wants me to and it is my job to turn up funding in Brussels."

Mr McMillan added:

"I was delighted to welcome Alyn back to Inverclyde to learn about the excellent work that the Inverclyde Community Development Trust is undertaking.

"As an MEP Alyn covers the whole of Scotland so it was great to have the opportunity to highlight the good work being done in Inverclyde and to demonstrate the potential for further development."