Inverness City Region Deal

EDM number 1300 in 2015-16, proposed by Drew Hendry on 22/03/2016.
Categorised under the topics of Economic situation, Regional planning and development and Tourism.

That this House welcomes the announcement of a £315 million Inverness City-Region deal; recognises the significant opportunity the deal offers the area, not only as a boost to the local economy and to jobs but also the positive impact this investment will have on tourist numbers; congratulates the Highland Council, Scottish Government and UK Government on agreeing a deal that will be transformational for the City of Inverness and the wider region; and notes the contributions of £135 million by the Scottish Government, £127 million by the Highland Council and £53 million by the UK Government to fund the deal and hopes that this will pave the way for future investment.

This motion has been signed by a total of 33 MPs.