The SNP Government are looking at plans to create 4 Enterprise Zones in Scotland following a similar announcement by the UK Government in England. The Scottish Government will spend the extra allocation on attracting businesses to key areas with incentives including rates relief and easier planning regulations. Speaking in Parliament today, Bob Doris made an impassioned case for Glasgow to be seriously considered for one of the new Enterprise Zones.

Mr Doris said: "When we look at the unemployment figures we see the four highest by Westminster Constituency are in Glasgow - three of them are in the north of the city. This problem has been allowed to develop over a long period. I think we now need to focus our economic recovery efforts in these unemployment blackspots.

"Glasgow has recently attracted investment in the green and renewables technology sector with Scottish Government support. There is enormous potential for more renewables companies to locate here as well as businesses from other target growth sectors, creating much needed high value jobs for the area.

"I welcome Finance Minister John Swinney's plans to create these Enterprise Zones. I will be seeking an early meeting with him and Glasgow City Council to take forward proposals for Glasgow."

"I believe the north of Glasgow in particular could be an ideal location for inward investment and would bring real jobs to some of the most deprived areas in the country."