Motion · S5M-21416 · 7 Apr 2020

Babcock to Manufacture Ventilators in Rosyth

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that Babcock is to commence the manufacture of 10,000 ventilators; acknowledges that the defence and engineering company, which is a significant local employer at its Rosyth Dockyard, has responded quickly to the UK Government’s ventilator challenge; applauds the award of the contract by the UK Government to manufacture 10,000 Zephyr Plus ventilators, subject to regulatory approvals; understands that this product is being developed in collaboration with an established major international supplier of critical care ventilators, and wishes the company all the best in its endeavours.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.