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SNP MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast and Minister for the Environment & Climate Change Stewart Stevenson has welcomed the setting out yesterday of the Scottish Government's program for the coming Parliamentary term.
The various measures outlined seek to distance the Scottish Government from the Tory-led London Government, with policies on jobs and growth, rather than cuts as a means out of the current economic difficulty.
First Minister Alex Salmond, said his Government was 'Thinking Big' for Scotland as he urged MSP to support the plans.
Commenting on the initiatives Mr Stevenson said:
"The Scottish Government's plans will further develop and promote growth and confidence in Scotland.
"The effectiveness of this strategy is evident in recent figures showing an improved picture for employment levels in Scotland compared with that of the UK.
"Central to Scotland's continued development must be growth in jobs, a measure the Scottish Government aims to continue delivering upon.
"Additional measures to maintain capital investment, support Scottish exporters, help small businesses and tackle youth unemployment will combine to sustain jobs and build confidence in a dynamic Scottish economy going forward.
"An exceptionally important element of the Scottish Government's plan is the elimination youth unemployment with the 'Opportunities for All' plan.
"This will see all 16-19 year olds find learning or training opportunities to enable them to contribute to the export and manufacturing driven economy that is Scotland's future."
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
