Enterprise Networks

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:38 pm on 26 September 2007.

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Photo of John Swinney John Swinney Scottish National Party 2:38, 26 September 2007

As Tricia Marwick knows, I visited Fife energy park over the summer. It is an example of a project that emerged from the views and ambitions that were held by people within the kingdom of Fife and which was then approved by the Scottish Enterprise board. Under the arrangements that I have set out today, a proposal of a similar nature would emerge in exactly the same way in future.

It is common sense that Fife energy park should be a central part of the regional board for east central Scotland. The park is an asset and it offers opportunities and prospects for further economic development around Methil and Levenmouth. I encourage that.

On the relocation of staff, I have said that we expect more Scottish Enterprise staff to be working in various localities rather than in the centre. That will be the direction that we give to Scottish Enterprise.