The plight of Ferguson’s shipyard yesterday prompted a row between Holyrood ministers and the local Labour MP who claimed he was trying to save jobs in his constituency. David Cairns, deputy Scottish secretary and MP for Greenock and Inverclyde, angered the Scottish Executive by contradicting ministers who have insisted the yard has to win bids within European rules.
Green Marine
about 21 years ago
Holyrood and MP in row over shipyard order
The plight of Ferguson’s shipyard yesterday prompted a row between Holyrood ministers and the local Labour MP who claimed he was trying to save jobs in his constituency. David Cairns, deputy Scottish secretary and MP for Greenock and Inverclyde, angered the Scottish Executive by contradicting minist
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