Ross welcomes Growth Deal announcement as great boost for Moray
Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed an official announcement made today by the Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury during a visit to Moray who has now formally invited partners of the Moray Growth Deal to submit their priorities for boosting economic growth and productivity in the region, in a deal which could be worth millions.
Commenting Douglas said: “This is a very welcome announcement and a positive step which further supports growth and regeneration across Moray.
“The Moray Growth Deal is a great opportunity with exciting proposals that will make a huge difference to our area and give Moray the tools it needs to boost growth and productivity in the region.
“I have met with many businesses and organisations since I was elected last year, who have outlined their support for the deal, with this announcement today we have taken another step forward towards delivering this deal.
“We must make the most of this opportunity and so the hard work continues. Co-operation between Moray Council, Scottish and UK governments is essential to ensure the deal reaches its full potential to transform the area.”
Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said: “I welcome this positive progress on a Growth Deal for Moray, and we look forward to working with local partners on their proposals. City region and growth deals are a key part of the UK Government’s long-standing commitment to invest directly in Scotland’s future. They give communities the financial backing to promote economic growth, allowing local partners to develop projects that place Scotland at the forefront of innovation, technology and connectivity. Our record on such deals for Scotland speaks for itself, having invested more than £1 billion so far.”
Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury said: “We are backing Scotland, that is why we’ve committed over £1 billion to support city region deals since 2014, with more to come. They bring huge benefits to the local economy and the deal in Moray, will attract talent to the area, create better access to innovation and technology and improve the local transport system.”