Press Release
Statement By Convener
Marine Energy Research Centre
23 July 2001
"Whilst
of course, we are disappointed that the Marine Energy Research Centre
is not to be based in the Western Isles, we welcome the official recognition
from the Scottish Executive of the potential of island areas in the
development of renewable energy.
We are continuing
to press the Western Isles, with its massive natural resources, as
the logical centre for research and development into many aspects
of renewables as well as the production, storage and transmission
of renewable energy.
Indeed, this
week we are meeting with the DTI Minister Brian Wilson and a high
powered delegation from the DTI to discuss the Comhairle's Energy
Innovation Zone proposals. We remain confident that the Government
and the Scottish Executive recognise the potential of the Western
Isles as a green powerhouse and that there will be opportunities arising
for the Western Isles."
Mr. Alex MacDonald
Convener, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
