| Biolitec Pharma Job Losses |
9 July 2003 |
| Comhairle members today reacted with disappointment at the announcement by Breasclete firm Biolitec Pharma that it is to shed eight (8) jobs at its high-tech manufacturing facility. The company is proposing to reduce its workforce from 24 to 16 over the coming months, citing contractural and payment constraints as its reasons for the cuts. Comhairle Convenor Alex Macdonald said: ‘The Comhairle very much regrets the proposed loss of these attractive and much-needed technical positons in Breasclete. We are looking to Biolitec to ensure that they secure the future of the remaining posts and are in discussions with the company to see if we can offer any assistance.’ Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee, Councillor Archie Campbell, commented: ‘High-quality jobs are needed to ensure the future economic success of the Western Isles. We are disappointed that Biolitec have been unable to sustain employment of this nature and will be working with our economic development partners to try and ensure the future full use of the Breasclete facility.’ Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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