John Pentland
Former Labour MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw
Former Labour MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw
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2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on negotiations to save the steel plants at Dalzell and Clydebridge. (S4T-01367)
I thank the minister for that reply. I am sure that he will not be surprised to hear that I consider that getting people back into their jobs is the priority. Can he assure me that everything possible has been done to ensure that the election does not delay a deal in any way and that all the Government support and spending that might be necessary will be put in place to achieve the rapid...
No. I am quite happy with that answer—especially considering that the minister might be running out of breath.
Former Labour MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 2011 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2016 — Election
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