...array of institutions at a UK level, primarily the UK Infrastructure Bank. That is compounded when you come to Scotland, where we have the good work of the Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Enterprise. I do not think that this detail is needed in the Bill, but clarity on some of that architecture would be very welcome shortly thereafter.
Richard Leonard: ...It is not just delays. At the very time when we need investment, we are witnessing big budget cuts: employability spending—cut; flexible workforce development fund—cut; college budget—cut; Scottish Enterprise budget—cut; Highlands and Islands Enterprise budget—cut; and even the north-east and Moray just transition fund—cut. As members of this Parliament, we are not...
Patrick Harvie: ...are producing those weapons and are profiting from the killings. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, yet companies that are arming Israel have received hundreds of thousands of pounds from Scottish Enterprise. The First Minister has repeatedly defended that by saying that his Government does not fund the manufacture of munitions, but that is not the point. The Government is...
Gillian Martin: ...people in the wider supply chain have an in to discussions with me and stakeholders—[ Interruption .]—including the UK Government, the Scottish Government and, crucially, Scottish Enterprise, about what that means for them and how they it can access support if they need it.
Claire Baker: ...yard has huge potential and is of strategic importance to Scotland delivering on its net zero ambitions, but it faces limitations in relation to infrastructure investment. The yard is owned by Scottish Enterprise. Has the Government carried out an evaluation of the yard and of what could be done to help it to be more viable and compete on an international basis?
John Swinney: ...over many years. The University of Dundee has taken a significant role in life science research over many years. It is an area of critical strength that has attracted a lot of support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government for many years. The Deputy First Minister visited those facilities in the summer. I wish the University of Dundee every success and the Government will...
John Swinney: ...Scotland, and it is one that I have visited in the past. The Minister for Employment and Investment has spoken with Mitsubishi Electric to understand the rationale behind the company’s position. Scottish Enterprise is working closely with the company to consider all viable options. If we reach a point where there is any loss of employment, we will, of course, be in a position to support...
Kenneth Gibson: ...’s fastest-growing start-up economy. Scotland’s £42 million Techscaler network, mentoring and incubation space for new tech businesses has already levered in £70 million of private moneys. Scottish Enterprise has drawn up levels of innovation, internationalisation and investment, working with more than 1,300 companies and partners to enable, create or safeguard 16,700 jobs, including...
John Swinney: ...impact of our national network of start-up support—our Techscaler programme, which has already supported start-ups to raise £70 million in investment. We will also work with organisations such as Scottish Enterprise, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and the National Robotarium to create new opportunities for our most promising deep-tech companies. We will ensure...
Shona Robison: ...will work closely with the private sector to drive growth in all the sectors that Kenny Gibson mentioned. In the past couple of weeks, we have seen the annual results of both the SNIB and Scottish Enterprise, which demonstrate their impact on investment. Since its launch, the SNIB has committed £645 million and has brought in a further £1 billion in additional third-party...
Audrey Nicoll: In her statement, the cabinet secretary referred to shipping emissions. Earlier this year, Scottish Enterprise was a key stakeholder in supporting Smart Green Shipping, which is a developer of an innovative retractable wingsail that is estimated to save commercial shipping companies up to 30 per cent fuel per year. Does the cabinet secretary agree with the founder of Smart Green Shipping,...
Patrick Harvie: ...get to say that we have not funded the production of the bombs. Even since 7 October, Raytheon, BAE Systems and Leonardo have all received eye-watering sums from the Scottish Government’s agency, Scottish Enterprise.
Gordon MacDonald: The head of high-value manufacturing at Scottish Enterprise has stated: “The energy transition is the single biggest market opportunity for Scotland’s manufacturers”. With the Scottish Government bringing vast opportunities to Scotland, such as the Sumitomo Electric Industries development, will the minister provide an update on the Government’s efforts to...
Richard Leonard: ...ideal location for a future fuels hub. Will the Scottish Government work with the current owners, including PetroChina, and with the trade unions, especially Unite? Will it use its agencies, such as Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish National Investment Bank and the just transition fund, to realise that vision, to extend the life of the refinery and to plan for and invest in a sustainable...
Gillian Martin: .... I wrote to the company to outline my concerns a number of weeks ago, and I spoke to it directly this morning to discuss the situation and how it might redeploy staff, where possible. Scottish Enterprise has been engaging with the company, and the Scottish Government is on hand to provide support to staff who face redundancy through our initiative for responding to redundancy...
Stuart McMillan: This week’s memorandum of understanding between HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise is a vote of confidence in Scotland as a strategic hub for offshore wind, which is a crucial element of our journey to net zero. Can the First Minister outline what support the Scottish Government is offering to the offshore wind industry to secure jobs and...
Humza Yousaf: ...has grown at an average annual rate of 1 per cent, compared with the UK’s average rate of 0.4 per cent. Through Stuart McMillan’s question, we have already heard about the partnership between Scottish enterprise agencies and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. That is just one example of the investment that we are attracting to Scotland. Think how much more we could do if we were not tied to...
Humza Yousaf: ...part of the Glenalmond Group, has entered administration, with 95 immediate job losses. Of course, my immediate thoughts are with the affected employees and their families at such a difficult time. Scottish Enterprise has been liaising with the administrators and has alerted them to a number of businesses in the East Kilbride area that have, at this time, expressed an interest in...
