Politics: Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP comments on speculatio n surrounding Freeport announcement

Following speculation and apparent leaked information around the failure of Aberdeen and Peterhead's freeport bid in favour of Cromarty and the Forth ports, Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam has commented on the situation.

She said: “There have been a number of very strong bids for the Green Freeport status across the country, with Peterhead and Aberdeen presenting a strong case on behalf of the north=east.

“I have been very supportive of our proposals here and have been working to strengthen the case of the Green Freeport to come to the North East of Scotland.

“My understanding is that no formal announcement has been made as of yet but I remain hopeful for Peterhead and Aberdeen’s strong case.

“If it is indeed correct, as the leak would suggest, that Peterhead and Aberdeen have not been awarded the Green Freeport, then the UK Government must deliver on supporting the Scottish Cluster in regards to the carbon capture project.

“Just yesterday, the SNP Scottish Government announced our plans to accelerate the energy transition when they published the Energy Strategy Just Transition Plan which will benefit industry here.

“It’s time the UK Government take action and deliver for the North East of Scotland by delivering on support for the Scottish Cluster if it is the case Peterhead and Aberdeen have missed out on the Green Freeport bid.

“Whatever the outcome, I will be engaging with stakeholders soon to map out a route forward for the benefit of the north-east, Moray and Banffshire and Buchan Coast.”

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