Minister drops into Paisley
UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont visited Paisley and the wider Renfrewshire area to lean more about business, innovation and the next generation of workers.
John Lamont spent time at the University of the West of Scotland, National Construction College in Renfrew and Terumo Aortic in Inchinnan during his visit to the area last week.
Minister Lamont met with students from the Paisley-based university to hear more about their experiences studying, as well as those attending the National Construction College’s site in Renfrew.
And at Terumo Aortic – a global medical device company dedicated to developing solutions for aortic and peripheral vascular disease, Minister Lamont met with the senior leadership team and received a tour of the offices.
He also learned more about the materials used for their products and the hand-sewing process.
Mr Lamont told the Express:“Paisley and its surrounds have a long history of innovation and industry, and it is fascinating to see how the challenges of the modern era are being met.
“The University of the West of Scotland is equipping students with qualifications that will set them up for tremendous careers, and I was very struck by the number of students who are the first in their family to attend university.
“That sort of outreach is so important.
“Skilled tradesmen - as every householder knows are in huge demand. At the National Construction College, a new generation industry-ready youngsters are raring to go and to get Britain building.
“Terumo Aortic are hand-stitching lifesaving medical implants. It’s incredibly intricate work with clear links to Renfrewshire’s excellence in textiles. The firm’s ambitious expansion plans underscore how important the life sciences sector is for Scotland.”