– in the Scottish Parliament at on 25 January 2018.
The Presiding Officer:
We have a couple of constituency questions, the first of which is from Jenny Gilruth.
Jenny Gilruth
Scottish National Party
On Monday, Murray & Murray Ltd, a kitchens manufacturer in Glenrothes, went into liquidation, with the loss of 40 jobs. The company has left several customers in the lurch, as it demanded up-front payment.
What support can the Scottish Government give to those of my constituents who are affected by those job losses and by Murray & Murray’s unfinished work?
Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish National Party
I thank Jenny Gilruth for raising the issue. At a time like this, our thoughts are with those who work for a company in such a situation—in this case, Murray & Murray.
We will look to work with the company to minimise any threat to employment and, if redundancies are in prospect, PACE—partnership action for continuing employment—the organisation that deals with such matters, will work with affected employees to make sure that we help them into alternative employment. This is a difficult time for all concerned, and the Scottish Government will do everything that it possibly can to assist.
