Motion · S3M-05747 · 10 Feb 2010

Jobs Boost for Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow

Lodged by Trish Godman Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, the Clyde’s last independent shipyard, which has been awarded a £3.2 million contract for refit and refurbishment work on an accommodation support vessel; welcomes the much needed jobs boost that this will provide to the yard and hopes that this contract will lead to similar and bigger contracts; applauds the spirit and dedication of the highly skilled local workforce and the management, who have ensured that the yard maintains a first-class reputation during tough economic times; notes the commitment of all those involved in the long fight campaigning for contracts to help secure the future of the yard at more difficult times; wishes Ferguson Shipbuilders every success in the future, and believes that the Scottish Government must do more to support the local yard and Scottish shipbuilding.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.