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First and foremost, my thoughts are with all of the 450 workers at the EE site in Greenock; I am very sorry to hear of the news that was given to them at 11 am.
To answer the specific question, as part of the third sector, credit unions will be eligible to apply for future funding streams, and they can also access business support and advice through the just enterprise programme.
I know that we are actively engaged in those negotiations, because it is our wish to keep that building open until 2025-26 as one of our longer-term transitional sites.
For example, Labour members repeatedly said to me that the Government should nationalise and buy out the train refurb site at Springburn, in Glasgow, and I had to stand here and say that we could not do that because we could not satisfy those tests in that situation.
Discussions are under way with NHS Lothian about the disposal of the Astley Ainslie hospital and its surrounding site in my constituency. For many people, that is not just a hospital but a green space, a walking route and part of the community.
The new development officer post is the first job that has been created in the area south of the river for more than 60 years. The estate has more than 20 sites of historical interest. Securing the estate’s future will allow the development of business opportunities and create a stream of income into the community.
On behalf of HPF, I acknowledge and appreciate that the Government has lodged a Legislative Consent Memorandum in order to future proof the scheme and may potentially look to adopt some of the English and Welsh legislation.