Press & Policy

Commenting on the passing of legislation for the new South of Scotland Enterprise Agency, Liz Cameron, Director and Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:

“The South of Scotland is an important contributor to Scotland’s economic growth and the unanimous Parliamentary backing of this bill is testament to the potential of the region. From farming to textiles, to tourism and fishing, the region is brimming with economic opportunities. As the establishment of the agency moves to the next stage, collaboration must be at its heart, bringing together private and public sector. Only then, will the agency realise its full potential as an economic catalyst for the region.”

Commenting on the passing of legislation for the new South of Scotland Enterprise Agency, Kenny Bowie, President, Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce, said:

“We are pleased the Scottish Parliament has unanimously backed the new South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. This will act as an important enabler of economic growth in the region and address the specific challenges our business communities are tackling. The Chambers of Commerce is ready to play an active role to unlock the potential of our innovative businesses. As the Government now moves ahead to establish the new agency, it is critical the private sector is fully engaged, making sure our expertise and connections are leveraged so we can realise the full economic potential of the South of Scotland region.”