Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 03 March 2011
03 Mar 2011 · S3 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Enterprise Network
Yes, I do. The efforts of the enterprise agencies are benefiting the Scottish economy and helping Scotland out of a recession that was difficult but shorter and shallower than that of the United Kingdom. The most recent labour market statistics also show that, over recent periods, Scotland has been the only nation in the United Kingdom with falling unemployment and rising employment. Members will be glad to know that Scottish Enterprise account-managed businesses increased turnover by £379 million in 2009, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise account-managed businesses are expected to generate an additional £75 million for the economy in the next three years.
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