Con-Dem Coalition to scrap Fund that has supported 84 jobs in Angus

4 August 2010

Marlyn Glen , the North East Scotland MSP revealed today that the Future Jobs Fund which is being scrapped by the Conservative-Liberal Coalition Government had been supporting 84 jobs in Angus, through Angus Council.

Ms. Glen condemned the decision to scrap the scheme, describing it as,

" the millionaire Coalition ending a job scheme regarded by the TUC as ‘ the most progressive employment programme for thirty years ‘.

She said,

"What young adults want is a job and not just work experience.

"They are the most vulnerable casualties of tough economic times.

"The TUC saw the Future Jobs Fund as a model programme to place them in quality jobs in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

"Now the Coalition Government will scrap this proven success at a time when the local economy needs strong support for jobs."

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