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Only 16% of Forth Crossing sub contracts have gone to Scottish firms

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

The answer to a parliamentary question from Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland has revealed the gap between Scottish Government boasts and the actual value of contracts awarded to Scottish firms by the Forth Crossing project. Speaking at the Scottish … Continue reading →

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Pentland attacks road bridge snub to Scottish steel

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland has challenged First Minister Alex Salmond to act following the exclusion of Scottish-produced steel from the contracts for the new Forth Crossing. Mr Pentland raised the issue as an emergency question at First Minister’s … Continue reading →

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