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ALLAN RAISES HARRIS JOB CONCERNS

– June 12, 2014Posted in: Stornoway News, Western Isles

Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan has today raised his concerns following reports of the proposed loss of 20 jobs at the GSH Group in Tarbert, Isle of Harris.

Alasdair Allan MSP commented:

“I have today been in touch with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Enterprise Minister, Fergus Ewing, to seek a clearer picture of what is being proposed for the 20 people working in Tarbert, and in particular what support can now be offered to them.

“It goes without saying that Harris is one of the most economically fragile communities in Scotland, and the loss of 20 jobs would represent a severe blow. With this in mind I have asked the Enterprise Minister whether there is anything that can be done both for individual employees and to work with the company in the hope of securing jobs at this location in future.”

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