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Motion · S1M-01037 · 20 Jun 2000

Support for Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd. Port Glasgow

Lodged by Colin Campbell Members' Business Motion 35 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that the Ferguson Shipbuilders Ltd. Port Glasgow shipyard is currently bidding for an order to build a ferry for Northlink; recognises that this order will guarantee continued work for the 400 strong workforce for up to two years; recognises the yard’s position as a major employer in the Inverclyde area; further recognises the detrimental effect which the closure of the yard would have on local businesses and the local economy; congratulates the yard on its reputation as a high quality shipbuilder, as recognised by the ranking in the top three in the world in its class of the Ferguson-built Research Vessel Scotia by the major defence contractor Lockheed Martin; acknowledges that the Northlink order is vital to secure a future for the yard and its highly skilled and committed workforce, and expresses total support for Ferguson Shipbuilders in bidding for this order and future work.

Supporters (35)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.