20 November 2018
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in Dundee to undertake a series of engagements and meet with business representatives and stakeholders across the economic and health sector.
In the morning, the First Minister and Economy Secretary Derek Mackay met union representatives to discuss the work undertaken by the Michelin Dundee Action Group. The group, which was launched by Economy Secretary earlier this year, has been tasked with exploring all options to secure a sustainable future for the Michelin site and its workforce. It includes representatives from Michelin, the trade unions, Dundee City Council, UK Government and manufacturing and business experts.
FM @NicolaSturgeon and Economy Secretary @DerekMackaySNP met union representatives in Dundee to discuss the work of the Michelin Dundee Action Group. pic.twitter.com/KGngQdQoEw
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) November 19, 2018
The First Minister said:
The Scottish Government continues to be absolutely committed to doing everything we can, working with the unions, the company and local council to secure a positive way forward for Michelin.”
In addition, the First Minister took part in the 21st National Economic Forum in Dundee. Addressing an audience made up of businesses, trade unions, the third sector and the wider public sector, the First Minister highlighted how fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion can help make a positive difference to the Scottish economy.
FM @NicolaSturgeon addressed the National Economic Forum in Dundee. Read the full speech here: https://t.co/ZX4E3V5gpV #DundeeNEF2018 pic.twitter.com/QeOw9jVZ0m
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) November 19, 2018
Read the full speech here.
They are joined by @ScotGov Business Minister @jamiehepburn, Digital Economy Minister @KateForbesMSP and Trade and Investment Minister @Ivan_McKee. #DundeeNEF2018
— ScotGovEconomy (@scotgoveconomy) November 19, 2018
.@ScotGovFM opens the #DundeeNEF2018 by stressing the @ScotGov’s commitment to exploring all options to secure a future for the #Michelin Plant. @DerekMackaySNP will convene the second meeting of the Michelin Dundee Action Group this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/NsQnOi32vR
— ScotGovEconomy (@scotgoveconomy) November 19, 2018
We’re hearing @NicolaSturgeon talk about the importance of Dundee and our region @taycities – “there should be no limits to the ambition here & finding the best ways for the public sector to work with businesses to achieve growth” 👌🏻#DundeeNEF2018 pic.twitter.com/ypCglsP7Og
— Dundee&Angus Chamber (@DundeeAndAngus) November 19, 2018
Finally, the First Minister also visited Ninewells Hospital to officially open the East of Scotland Major Trauma Centre, where she met trauma staff and patients.
Today FM @NicolaSturgeon officially opened the East of Scotland Major Trauma Centre at Ninewells Hospital, where she met trauma staff and patients. pic.twitter.com/zQSoAAe35S
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) November 19, 2018
The First Minister said:
Trauma patients already get good care, but this is about raising the bar even more and we know that it will make a difference in terms of the outcomes that patients have.”
Our special guest @NicolaSturgeon closing our #AdoptionWeekScotland #Adoptedvoices conference pic.twitter.com/zc2a201QTq
— AdoptionUK Scotland (@AUKScot) November 19, 2018