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Does the minister see a real opportunity for the sector skills councils in the tremendous news we heard at lunch time that jobs will be coming to Clydebank and Rosyth?
A balance must be struck between encouraging new methods of service delivery and rewarding and sustaining the good-quality delivery that makes a contribution to communities throughout Scotland.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer—who is a Fife MP—has shown by example during his chancellorship that he is committed to the development of business, new technology and investing in every aspect of innovation and science.
When we consult later this year on a green jobs strategy, we will seek views from all interested parties on how best to gain new business and new jobs from pursuing sustainable development and putting that at the heart of our drive for economic growth.It is clear that the picture is varied.
Last week, the Education, Culture and Sport Committee visitedNew Lanark. I am sorry that its Tory member did not join us, because there was a lot to be learned there about what we are discussing today.