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Greenock Cabinet

24 November 2015

The latest Cabinet meeting was held in Greenock, where members of the Cabinet visited a wide range of projects across the area and held a public discussion.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon started her day in Greenock at Ocean Terminal Passenger Terminal, where she met volunteers from the Inverclyde Tourist Group who welcome tourists and cruise passengers to the area. She also heard about record numbers of passengers coming through the terminal and the benefit to the local economy.

Tartan heroes. FM @nicolasturgeon meets volunteers from Inverclyde Tourist Group @peelports #greenockcab @inverclyde pic.twitter.com/hRNKT8qFfT

— Scottish Government (@scotgov) November 23, 2015

While there, the FM announced £30m funding earmarked to boost the cruise liner terminal through the City Deal, encouraging further tourism and jobs in the area.

In a further boost to tourism, the FM joined power-boat enthusiasts at James Watt Marina, where she welcomed the news that Inverclyde Council will host the international powerboat grand prix next year.

Full speed ahead. FM @nicolasturgeon unveils branding for @inverclyde @P1SuperStockUK grand prix #greenockcab. pic.twitter.com/vAmtNF6T4s

— Scottish Government (@scotgov) November 23, 2015

Following this, the FM joined Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil to meet two Afghan families who were re-located to the UK through the British Forces Interpreter Programme. The families have resided in Port Glasgow since April 2015 and the FM heard how they have integrated into life in Scotland and the welcome they have received from the local community.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets a family from Afghanistan at the Rainbow Family Centre, Inverclyde

A photo posted by Scottish Government (@scotgov) on Nov 24, 2015 at 9:20am PST

The Deputy First Minister visited Ferguson’s Shipyard, where he announced a £1 million investment to create 100 new jobs, and met with employees at the organisation.

Jobs boost for shipyard

Education Secretary Angela Constance visited Kings Oak Primary School, where she heard how the school has received funding through the Attainment Challenge Fund and the support on offer to pupils.

Angela Constance visits Kings Oak Primary School, Greenock

Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil visited CVS Inverclyde, which benefited from £60,000 funding from the Town Centres Communities Capital Fund, and Oak Tree Housing Association, to find out more about how the Welfare Reform Resilience Fund will help with an affordable furniture project for those most in need.

.@AlexNeilSNP met @OakTreeHA staff yesterday who are mitigating impact of UK social security changes. #greenockcab pic.twitter.com/ePmzxhgQnl

— scotgovfairer (@scotgovfairer) November 24, 2015

Health Secretary Shona Robison met with young carers in Gourock, where they updated her on the issues facing them as care givers.

Big thanks to young carers for meeting me in Gourock today, lots of important issues raised #greenockcab pic.twitter.com/HA14gCYHww

— Shona Robison MSP (@ShonaRobison) November 23, 2015

Following a visit to Jericho House residential rehab facility, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson met with the Area Commander and neighbourhood police officers at Greenock Police Station, where he heard about local policing issues.

@MathesonMichael visit to Greenock Police office. Lively discussions covering many issues. pic.twitter.com/qrXwf2nH6b

— Inverclyde Police (@GreenockPolice) November 23, 2015

Culture and External Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, visited the oldest and the newest buildings in Greenock on the day. Her first visit was to St Fillans Church, built in the 11th century, and then on to the Beacon Arts Centre, where she heard about their new programme.

Biggest audience yet at Greenock Cabinet public meeting – earlier visited Beacon Arts Centre to hear about programme pic.twitter.com/uWPhxKMV96

— Fiona Hyslop (@FionaHyslop) November 23, 2015

Later, the First Minister spent time chatting with Eric Baxter from the Greenock Telegraph, before hosting the Cabinet meeting at Greenock Town Hall

.@Greenocktele interviews FM @nicolasturgeon ahead of public discussion. Pic by @mclellanphotography #greenockcab pic.twitter.com/WtHtbATEGM

— Scottish Government (@scotgov) November 23, 2015

Scottish Cabinet meeting is underway at Greenock Town Hall. #greenockcab @inverclyde pic.twitter.com/CXaKfXEC3S

— Scottish Government (@scotgov) November 23, 2015

Public discussion

A packed public discussion followed the Cabinet. The Cabinet answered a record number of questions, with topics ranging from education and the health service to policing, job opportunities and equalities.

In the spotlight. FM @nicolasturgeon answers questions from a large #greenockcab audience @inverclyde pic.twitter.com/DzntMubJnh

— Scottish Government (@scotgov) November 23, 2015

You can watch the full discussion here

A summary of #GreenockCab on Twitter

Greenock Cabinet in Tweets

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Twitter

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon welcomed young people from @6VTYouthCafe to view their art work on display at @ScotParl yesterday.Read more here ➡️firstminister.gov.scot/6vt-yo…

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon: "Where possible and where we have the power we will incorporate the Convention fully and directly into Scots Law and we will do that by the end of this term of the Scottish Parliament." #UNCRC30 #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/w9nTGn4fJn

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon makes no secret of her love of reading and is encouraging everyone to get involved in #BookWeekScotland. pic.twitter.com/9jcXr2cvUx

Today @NicolaSturgeon represented Scotland at the @BICSecretariat to discuss tackling drug misuse, Brexit and other matters of shared interest #BICDublinThe First Minister also held bilateral meetings with An Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar and @fmwales Mark Drakeford pic.twitter.com/LMGfhTczo5

Today First Minister @NicolaSturgeon will be joined by @Feorlean @FionaHyslop and @JoeFitzSNP in Dublin for the 33rd Summit meeting of the @BICSecretariat ⬇️ bit.ly/2rOs2Gx pic.twitter.com/EfcW8jjYCA

The hands of friendship. First Minister @NicolaSturgeon met Tánaiste @simoncoveney in Edinburgh where they committed to strengthening the deep bonds between Scotland and Ireland. 👉 bit.ly/32Mk3X0 pic.twitter.com/wfTB8WRQIY

We will remember them. In Edinburgh, First Minister @NicolaSturgeon laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance at the City Chambers, before attending a service at St Giles' Cathedral. #RemembranceSunday pic.twitter.com/EEZN0sSQ4K

FM @NicolaSturgeon welcomed @WhizzKidz to @ScotParl to see their artwork on display.@WhizzKidz is a charity that works to transform the lives of disabled young people, supporting them to become confident and independent adults. pic.twitter.com/Qu6y1fPlGf

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon discussing the transition to net-zero where every sector plays their part, and highlighting @scotgov work to help businesses increase their productivity through support for infrastructure, mentoring & promoting fair work #bipc2019 pic.twitter.com/9Yyjzm0X3V

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon will join more than 200 business representatives at the joint @scotgov & @SP_Economy Business in the Parliament event this morning #bipc2019 👇 pic.twitter.com/vLfMzXOuui

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