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Jobs in Green Economy conference
08/03/2004
Scotland has the potential to become a world leader in
the economy of the future, Deputy Enterprise Minister Lewis
Macdonald today told the Forward Scotland 'Jobs in a Green
Economy' conference in Perth.
The MInister outlined the potential for creating jobs
across a range of sectors, including recycling and
renewable energy.
He said:
"We are determined that Scottish businesses are able to
take full advantage of the economic opportunities offered
by fast growing and lucrative industries where we have real
potential to lead the world - industries like renewable
energy, recycling and the development and manufacture of
cleaner technologies.
"This is why we are committed to working with Scottish
business and others in developing a Green Jobs Strategy to
drive this process forward. We hope to consult on this in
the coming weeks.
"The drive towards sustainable development presents
Scotland with an opportunity to lead the world in new and
exciting sectors and industries; to create a more
successful, dynamic and competitive economy while at the
same time limiting our impact on the environment.
"We will work closely with the business community and
others to make sure that Scotland is ready to take
advantage of these opportunities."