MP urges joint approach to post-pandemic job losses
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THE impact of post-lockdown job losses on the Moray economy has been raised by the region's MP Douglas Ross.
Speaking in the House of Commons earlier today, Mr Ross pointed to Scottish Government analysis which highlighted that Moray could be the worst affected part of Scotland in terms of job losses after the current pandemic. Questioning Treasury Minister Jesse Norman, Mr Ross asked that both the Scottish and UK Governments work together to provide further support for the area in the months ahead.
Mr Ross said: “The Scottish Government analysis suggesting that Moray will be the worst-hit part of Scotland in terms of job losses is a concern for us all and I was pleased to get this opportunity to highlight the report to the UK Treasury and ask for both the Scottish and UK Governments to continue to work together to support individuals and businesses in Moray.
“Official figures last week showed the thousands of jobs in Moray that have been supported and the millions of pounds that has come from the UK Government after businesses were closed and people ceased work as we tackled this health crisis.
“While this support has been welcomed across the board, we face an equally challenging period ahead and we need both of our governments to know the challenges that Moray is facing and look at ways we can mitigate these.”
Responding to the question Mr Norman said: “As he will be aware we’ve always taken Moray very seriously.
"We will continue to look at the sectoral and geographical impacts of the pandemic but I’m very pleased and grateful to him for highlighting the enormous impact in his own constituency of the work we’ve done so far.”
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