NEW MARINE BILL WILL DELIVER JOBS AND CLEAN ENERGY.

NEW MARINE BILL WILL DELIVER JOBS AND CLEAN ENERGY.

TOGETHER SCOTLAND'S GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO DELIVER NEW JOBS AND SUSTAINABLE SEAS

Highlands & Islands SNP MSP Rob Gibson has today (Thursday) welcomed the introduction of Scotland’s first Marine Bill by the SNP Government. The new Marine Bill includes an historic agreement between the Scottish and UK Governments who, together, have agreed that Scotland will receive executive responsibility for planning and nature conservation, out to 200 nautical miles.

Commenting Mr Gibson said:

“The SNP Government knows what people want. During this downturn, we need to provide jobs and energy and a sustainable seas policy can deliver that.

“This agreement between the SNP Government in Scotland and the UK Government is a fantastic result for Scotland, and one that shows how governments can work constructively when it is in the best interest of the Scottish people.

“This Marine Bill can clean up Scotland’s seas and ensure economic growth and jobs for the marine industries in the future. Tens of thousands of jobs are reliant on our marine environment and more jobs can be created off our coasts. We are not just talking about preserving Scottish fish suppers from the local chipper but the opportunity of jobs being created in the offshore renewable energy market.

“This Marine Bill will show that we’ve got what it takes to deliver not only jobs but sustainable seas around Scotland.”