SCC Comment on Scottish Green Freeports Agreement

Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2022

Commenting on the landmark deal has been agreed between the UK and Scottish Governments to collaborate and deliver 2 Green Freeports in Scotland, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said:

“It is great news for Scottish Business that the UK and Scottish Governments have reached agreement on the creation of two new Green Freeports for Scotland.

“These new sites will provide Scotland with another tool in the toolkit that will help businesses unlock productivity, create new jobs and grow our economy.

“It’s important now that both Government’s act swiftly to progress the bidding process and that the successful sites are operational at the earliest opportunity.”