STATEMENT FROM IAIN SMITH MSP AND SIR MENZIES CAMPBELL MP ABOUT CLOSURE OF CURTIS FINE PAPERS

5.15.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 24th Jul 2008

Iain Smith MSP at Curtis Fine papers (photography: Adam Stachura)

Iain Smith MSP at Curtis Fine Papers in Guardbridge

In light of today's news that Curtis Fine Papers, based in Guardbridge, have had to call in the administrators with the loss of up to 260 jobs, North East Fife Parliamentarians Iain Smith MSP and Sir Menzies Campbell MP have issued the following statement.

"This is a devastating blow for Guardbridge and the local economy the paper mill has been a major employer for over 100 years and it is deeply concerning that 180 jobs have been lost with immediate effect and another 80 threatened.

"We have contacted John Swinney's Office to ask for an urgent meeting with the cabinet secretary to discuss what the Scottish Government can do to assist either in keeping the paper mill as a going concern or to assist in finding new jobs for our constituents.

"We will also be seeking an urgent meeting with the administrators KPMG to explore the prospects for salvaging jobs at the mill. Furthermore, we will also be seeking an early meeting with representatives of the work force and are ready to assist wherever possible."

ENDS

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