APPRENTICES IN THE HIGHLANDS

That this House congratulates Inverness-based NES (North Electrical Services) Ltd on the news that the company will see another four new trainees join its successful apprenticeship scheme, in this, Scotland's year of young people; in doing so recognises NES's ongoing commitment to developing young people; and welcomes its planned expansion in Scotland which will see its workforce increase to 250, generating up to £15 million to the Highland economy.