Scotland's Economy

• Open letter to members of the construction and manufacturing sectors

  28th July 2021 by Ivan McKee MSP

  

  As you will be aware construction materials from plasterboard to timber, steel to insulation, are in short supply because of a combination of global factors in addition to EU Exit and COVID 19. This is having a significant impact as some businesses are unable to source the construction materials they need at a stable price....

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• Supporting the manufacturing sector

  7th July 2021 by Ivan McKee MSP

  

  The construction industry touches every part of Scotland’s economy and, with its 143,000 jobs and turnover of around £19 billion per annum, is vital to our future prosperity. As a result of a global manufacturing slowdown some businesses are being affected and unable to source the construction materials they need. That is why we have...

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• Construction industry takes next step towards COVID-19 recovery

  11th June 2020 by Kevin Stewart MSP

  The Construction industry is moving to the next phase of its restart plan in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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