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Meeting of the Parliament 14 January 2026

14 Jan 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Deputy First Minister Responsibilities, Economy and Gaelic
Glasgow (Economic Performance)
Lochhead, Richard SNP Moray Watch on SPTV

Glasgow has seen sustained growth, with one of the highest gross value added growth rates of any local authority area over the past five years. It also had the most foreign direct investment projects in 2024 and, compared with 2010, it has the highest business stock growth rate in Scotland.

We have played our part by helping to stimulate that growth through the £500 million city region deal, alongside Clyde mission funding, maritime skills funding, the region investment zone and national support via the Scottish National Investment Bank, Techscaler and other initiatives.

Our recent announcement that we commit to introducing legislation that enables greater regional empowerment will also provide further support and ensure that the Glasgow city region continues to flourish.

In the same item of business

6. Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con) Con
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve Glasgow’s economic performance, in light of reports that the city continues to lag behind ...
The Minister for Business and Employment (Richard Lochhead) SNP
Glasgow has seen sustained growth, with one of the highest gross value added growth rates of any local authority area over the past five years. It also had t...
Annie Wells Con
Business growth is down, private sector investment is down and employment levels are still below the national average. Businesses are closing, including Spud...
The Deputy Presiding Officer SNP
Always speak through the chair.
Richard Lochhead SNP
I am aware that Glasgow, like many other communities in Scotland, is not immune to some of the economic pressures that are faced by Scotland and across these...
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab) Lab
Annie Wells is right to ask about Glasgow. Output per hour worked in Glasgow is a third less than that in Edinburgh. Worse than that, since 2019, Leeds, Live...
Richard Lochhead SNP
The member has not yet seen the legislation on regional partnerships, which the First Minister has referred to in recent weeks. He should await the opportuni...