Scotland’s business leaders call for backing of Clyde freeport bid
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The bid is expected to be announced later this month.
Some of Scotland’s most prominent business leaders have united behind the Clyde Green Freeport bid and have urged both the Prime Minister and First Minister to back the deal later this month.
In an open letter, the business leaders highlight the transformational impact the bid could have on regenerating vacant, derelict, and underused land and that leaving the West of Scotland out of the Green Freeport programme risks missing out on the growth, levelling up and net-zero objectives.
The bid which is expected to be announced later this month could generate up to 45,000 new roles and add £18 billion to the economy.
Sir Tom Hunter is among the business heavyweights who are calling on both Governments to support the bid and the investment it will bring.
Signatures include:
- Derek Provan, Chief Executive Officer , AGS Airports
- Prof Sir Jim McDonald, Principal & Vice- Chancellor , University of Strathclyde
- Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
- Sir Tom Hunter, Philanthropist and Serial Entrepreneur
- David Stirling, Managing Director, PD Stirling
- Claudio Veritiero, Chief Executive Officer, Peel Ports Group
- Prof Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal & Vice-Chancellor, University of Strathclyde
The full letter can be read here.
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