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Motion on Larbert disabled jobs

A campaign to save jobs for disabled workers in Larbert is to be discussed at the Scottish Parliament.

Up to 60 people are at risk at Haven - who make nurse uniforms for the NHS.

Central Scotland Labour MSP Richard Leonard has submitted a motion at Holyrood.

The Scottish Government say all new contracts will be considered "carefully".

Richard Leonard said: “There is a plaque on the factory wall that commemorates its opening by John Swinney when he was Deputy First Minister.

“Now he has the top job and the opportunity to do the right thing, save these jobs and secure a future for this important business in our community.”

Karen Motherwell, Head of Haven Products said: “The widespread public and cross-party political support calling for the Scottish Government to step in and save the jobs of our disabled staff has been extremely heartening.

“Surely the sensible move economically would be to renew the two contracts, or replace the contracts with other work. This would make sure 60 disabled staff aren’t made redundant and forced to claim social security benefits instead of them staying in a job and paying income tax and national insurance into the system."

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