Motion · S3M-05278 · 25 Nov 2009
Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament notes the evaluation by EKOS of the work of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in Scotland over the last 10 years; welcomes the channelling of more than £15 million over that period into coalfield areas by the CRT in Scotland; notes that for every £1 of CRT investment in project activity since 2005, an additional £1.37 of funding from other sources has been secured; is concerned that despite the excellent work of the CRT the study found that deprivation in Scotland is still disproportionately concentrated in coalfield communities, with particular inequalities evident in relation to income, employment and skills, and considers that further investment is needed in Scotland’s former coalfield communities if the economic and social challenges in these areas are to be fully addressed.
Supporters (26)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 25 Nov 2009
- Claire Baker Scottish Labour 25 Nov 2009
- Sarah Boyack 25 Nov 2009
- Bill Butler 25 Nov 2009
- Cathie Craigie 25 Nov 2009
- Patricia Ferguson 25 Nov 2009
- Karen Gillon 25 Nov 2009
- Trish Godman 25 Nov 2009
- Johann Lamont 25 Nov 2009
- Mr Frank McAveety 25 Nov 2009
- Mary Mulligan 25 Nov 2009
- Hugh O'Donnell 25 Nov 2009
- John Park 25 Nov 2009
- Jim Tolson 25 Nov 2009
- David Whitton 25 Nov 2009
- Cathy Jamieson 26 Nov 2009
- Willie Coffey 30 Nov 2009
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 30 Nov 2009
- Robin Harper 30 Nov 2009
- Dr Richard Simpson 30 Nov 2009
- Elaine Smith 1 Dec 2009
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 2 Dec 2009
- Karen Whitefield 2 Dec 2009
- Marilyn Livingstone 3 Dec 2009
- Jack McConnell 9 Dec 2009
- David Stewart 14 Dec 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.