Hot on the back of a very positive meeting with Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond, Wick Wants Work Campaigners have made clear their intention to keep up the pressure on potential Scottish Parliamentarians, organising a Public Hustings for Candidates for the Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.
This "Question Time" style event, which will be held in Wick's Assembly Rooms,7-9pm on Tuesday 26th April, will allow Campaigners and community supporters the chance to put questions to candidates about what they will do to defend existing jobs in Caithness, and what they propose to bring further work to the area.
The event, which is open to all, will focus in particular on jobs and the future of the local economy, but questions on all topics are welcome, and can be notified in advance to Drummondpcs@aol.com
Questions on the night will also be accepted at the discretion of the Chair, and subject to timing constraints.
Commenting, local PCS Rep and Wick Wants Work Campaigner, Allan Tait, said "The Hustings on the 26th will give the people of Caithness the chance to grill candidates on what they will do to avoid further Highland Clearances. The loss of work in Caithness is not just about a temporary drop in income, but about the loss of a future. Action is required to turn things around, and on the 26th of April, candidates to represent us in the Scottish Parliament will be asked to commit to that action. We extend an invitation to all concerned inhabitants of Caithness to get along and put the candidates on the spot."
Good luck with this hustings. We need to support and encourage growth in employment for Wick not cut back jobs.
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