SNP MSP Natalie Don has welcomed the direct action taken by the Scottish Government to help unleash enterprise and entrepreneurship across Renfrewshire North and West.

In the Programme for Government, First Minister Humza Yousaf announced a new £15 million support package that will unleash entrepreneurial talent, support enterprise and entrepreneurship, and create new opportunities to start, scale and sustain businesses.

A further £1.5 million will also be delivered through the Pathways Pre-Start fund to provide support, mentoring and advice to people considering creating a start-up business – this fund will have a particular focus on closing the gender gap and widening participation in entrepreneurship.

These funds will ensure that across Renfrewshire, more high-quality jobs are created, and a sustainable and growing economy is developed. It will also put Scotland on track to become a leading start-up nation.

Commenting, SNP MSP Natalie Don said:

“This commitment from the SNP Scottish Government will help support entrepreneurs to scale up and create high-quality jobs across the constituency.

“It is essential that we help businesses to develop a fair and growing economy, and I hope that this welcome investment will develop a thriving local economy whilst putting Scotland on track to becoming a leading start-up nation.

“While Scotland remains held back by a failing Westminster Government, the SNP Government is using the powers they have to build an economy that drives up living standards, reduces poverty, and sustains high quality public services.”