Economic Growth Paisley and Renfrewshire South
2026-06-10
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Q1
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The question arises from the government's efforts to boost regional economies, focusing on specific funding for the Clyde waterfront connectivity project in Paisley and Renfrewshire.
What steps he is taking to support economic growth in Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency. The Government are committed to boosting Scotland's regional economies, including that of my former constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire South. The Paisley and Renfrewshire economy will benefit from £39 million of city deal project funding aimed at Clyde waterfront connectivity.
The Government are committed to boosting Scotland's regional economies, including that of my former constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire South. The Paisley and Renfrewshire economy will benefit from £39 million of city deal project funding aimed at Clyde waterfront connectivity. The project is predicted to deliver up to 1,400 jobs and attract £230 million in private sector investment.
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Q2
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The principal investor in the Paisley Centre redevelopment project has withdrawn due to years of delays, highlighting the lack of a back-up plan from the SNP-led council. The questioner seeks urgent action and collaboration.
A very happy birthday to you, Mr Speaker. Last week we heard the very disappointing news that the principal investor in the Paisley Centre redevelopment project in my constituency has been forced to withdraw from the project after years of delays and uncertainty. I have repeatedly warned that continued delays would put this project at risk, and it is deeply frustrating that those fears have been realised without, apparently, the SNP-led Renfrewshire council having any back-up plan. Will my right hon. Friend agree to meet me, along with local elected representatives and members of the Scottish Government, to see what we can do to get the project moving?
I know better than most the limitations of an SNP-led Renfrewshire council, and I applaud my hon. Friend's efforts to bring this initiative to the fore. As the UK Government Minister responsible for local growth in Scotland, the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, my hon. Friend the Member for Midlothian (Kirsty McNeill), would be pleased to meet her to discuss how we can work with the council to deliver a vibrant and strong future for the town.
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The answerer did not commit directly to meeting Johanna Baxter but suggested another official could do so instead.
Suggested Another Official Would Meet
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