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Can I restate our gratitude for the remarkable work of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, whose professionalism and early strategic decision making saved 90 per cent of the building and 70 per cent of its content? I thank the cabinet secretary for that answer. I would also like to thank the Fire and Rescue Service for the fantastic work that they did last Friday. I don't think I'm alone in thinking that it's difficult to remember an occasion when a fire, which thankfully there were no fatalities or even injuries, has been met with such an outpouring of shock and loss. To know that, thanks to their work way above and beyond the call of duty, we'll be able to rebuild this iconic masterpiece as something that we should be eternally grateful for. I know my colleague Sandra White, who's away in parliamentary business, would like to have spoken on this and asked the question. I'm also aware that she's been speaking to herself and residents and students and community council. She, like me, would like to know what assessment has been made of what can be salvaged from the fire damage west end of the building and what has been lost. I thank the member. I have tried to keep all the interested parties updated. I spoke to Sandra White on Saturday and I have communicated with regional MSPs to make sure that they have been updated. On what can be salvaged, it is very early days, but I can say in terms of conservation The early actions that have been taken over the weekend and continue to be taken are really important in terms of restoration. We have world-class expertise in glass of school of art working with Historic Scotland in terms of 3D scanning of the building as it is now. Some of that emergency conservation is very important indeed. In relation to what is being salvaged, we are looking at trying to make sure that we have conservation not just for the works of art, but for the content of the building, but also for the students. It is very important that we retrieve their works of art and can serve as much as possible. Historic Scotland is taking a lead in both those exercises. I am delighted to hear the comments about the work that is going to be done to protect or help the students with some of the work that has been lost. I spoke earlier about the shock and loss and this goes to show you the deep affection for the Markintosh building, not just in Scotland but across the world. What support can the Scottish Government provide to the Glasgow School of Art to take advantage of the international interest in raising funds to return the building to its former glory? I can confirm that the Scottish Government will use all our networks and agencies internationally to raise the profile of the Markintosh fire fund and encourage contributions to that fund. I would reiterate that we love the building and the building has iconic symbolism, not just in Scotland. It is a work of art in itself but also internationally. I would stress that, at this time, it is important that we support the students and that they are the artists and the geniuses of ideas for the future. I associate myself with the comments of the cabinet secretary and Mr Donan regarding the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. I am sure that the whole of Parliament would echo those and I can also thank her for the update that she provided to Glasgow members over the holiday weekend. We do not know if a more advanced fire prevention system would have been of great assistance in that case, but it is, of course, a tragic idea that that work was planned but had not been completed before that fire broke out. Can the cabinet secretary say whether she has asked Historic Scotland to review the fire risk that might face other buildings of, if not quite the same significance and affection that the School of Art has, certainly the estate of many other significant buildings in Scotland? Can I confirm that the Glasgow of Art Macintosh building had appropriate fire protection for a grade A listed building that is always difficult to ensure an appropriate system? It was doing the right thing in implementing that, but clearly in terms of the interruption over the period for understandable reasons, that had not as yet been completed. Historic Scotland is constantly working with those in the heritage aspects. Many of them are privately owned buildings, but it is not just those that are in the public sector or under protection of government agencies. That is under constant review, but I am absolutely clear that Glasgow School of Art has always been very conscious of the risk. Unfortunately, that risk was realised over the weekend, but also in terms of tributes and thanks. I also met with the staff of Glasgow School of Art, Professor Tomins and Miro Gray, on Saturday, and their senior management team. Some of them have gone through a great deal over the past 24 hours, but they have been working tirelessly to make sure that there is continuity for students. I also reflect and will feedback the question and the points that have been raised to start Scotland. Can I acknowledge my party with the tributes to the fire and rescue service? I heard what the cabinet secretary said about recovering as much student work as possible, but what measures have been put in place to support those students whose degree work has been damaged or lost and who may be embarking on a future career at the moment? Not only the academic results but also in terms of the retail value of many of their paintings and works. Of course, in terms of insurance, that assessment is on-going, but in relation to particularly the works of art of the students, we want to help them to rebuild the portfolios that were necessary and to take advantage of the opportunities that are now being transmitted in support from other art schools across not just Scotland but the rest of the UK and internationally. Indeed, Edward College of Art was one of the first to respond in terms of what support it can provide. I emphasise that the Phoenix Bursary scheme that we are announcing today is precisely to help and assist students going forward. It will have a bright future. We will all rally to its cause, as we will to the building. We have very talented young artists and we owe it to them to make sure that the recovery of Glasgow's art is not just about the building but also to support the on-going careers of those very talented artists. I confirm that the strong affection for the Glasgow School of Art is something shared right across the country and far beyond. I associate myself with the comments that James Donnell made in moving the question and the cabinet secretary in their response. I also put on record the gratitude of myself and my party for the efforts of the fire and rescue service. Following on from Mary Scanlon's question, the Bursary itself, obviously there are students that are coming to the end of their degree period. What duration is the Bursary due to last for? Is there specific help for those who are at the very end of their course? Can you give us a little bit more detail of the nature of the support that might be available in that sense? My colleague Michael Russell has also been in close contact with Glasgow School of Art and, indeed, we were in constant touch over the weekend. In terms of the discussions that are taking place, both with SASS and the funding council, more details will come out over the next period. It is about financial support for students who need more additional time to complete their portfolio. We are very conscious of the importance of that, and that is why, although a lot of the international and media focus, understandably, has been on the internationally iconic building, it is really incumbent on all of us to make sure that there is continuity for students in terms of their academic work but also in terms of completion for those that are reaching their final year. Every effort is being made by all the agencies, but particularly by Glasgow School of Art in terms of their responsibility to their students. I can give reassurance to that regard. Presiding Officer, I declare an interest as a member of Unite the Union, who organised at Devro, because I have friends and family who work there. To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support Devro and its workforce following the announcement of major job losses. Presiding Officer, John Swinney, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, has met Peter Page, the CEO of Devro PLC. Since the announcement, the Scottish Government through Scottish Enterprise has been working very closely with the company. The majority of employment at the Scottish sites is protected and our partnership action for continuing employment pace initiative is actively involved to provide support and advice. The Scottish manufacturing advisory service has also been actively involved. Devro has been manufacturing in Scotland for more than 50 years. Scottish Enterprise has met Devro and will actively support it through this difficult phase to help them to develop their future plans and ensure the long-term sustainability of their business. My ministerial colleagues and I will be kept fully informed of all developments. I thank the minister for his response, Presiding Officer, and I say that the news has come as a shock since Devro is investing and prospering abroad at the moment. Does the minister agree with me, though, that the potential loss of 130 jobs—a quarter of Devro's Scottish employees—is a devastating blow for the workforce, for the local economy and the community, since Devro is one of the biggest private sector employers in my constituency? What firm commitment can the Scottish Government give to fully support the workers who may lose their livelihoods, and can further meetings be held with the company to see if there is any practical Government assistance that can be given to try and keep those jobs here in Scotland? I respect and appreciate the member's close interest in this. She mentioned that her family and friends have involvement at the factory, so that is an extremely serious matter and is taken in that light. That is why John Swinney met the chief executive of the company, and why Scottish Enterprise has met the company as well. At the top level, the involvement discussions have included Lina Wilson, the chief executive of Scottish Enterprise. I am able to further advise the member that there is a follow-up meeting with the company on 30 May. Plainly, we will take every possible step to help to secure the long-term future of the company. It has around 520 employees at its plants in Williamsburn and Bells hill. The member is correct that the proposed reduction is 130, a substantial number indeed. The PACE initiative, which has the function of assisting those who are made redundant, finds other opportunities, has already been alerted, advised and is already willing and available to provide the assistance to those employees as they do to all other persons who find themselves facing the unpleasant threat of redundancy. I am happy to assure the member that we are doing everything that is possible with and through Scottish Enterprise. Secondly, I will personally make sure that she is kept fully informed of all major further developments. I thank the minister for saying that he will keep me informed of developments. Is the minister aware that, two years ago, Devril moved his financial team from Middysburn to London and that, in a letter from chief executive Peter Page, who the minister has mentioned, he says that the current changes are part of a programme to refocus and streamline the group's manufacturing worldwide? Can the minister give any examples of practical assistance that Devril can offer to ensure that it continues to manufacture here in Scotland and that it keeps its HQ in Middysburn? More generally, can he comment on the Scottish Government's plans to try to stop the decline overall of Scottish manufacturing? Yes, I can and yes, I will. First of all, in 2007 Devril was offered RSA of £1.64 million as assistance in implementing a project to improve productivity and product quality to safeguard 200 permanent jobs and to incur capital expenditure of £9.1 million on plant and machinery. That grant, Presiding Officer, was paid in full and the final instalment in 212 and project jobs and assets are due to remain in conditions until 21 June 2014. Secondly, I understand that in the discussions with the cabinet secretary, Mr Page, stressed that this decision was very much part of a review of the company's global operations. The member will know more about the company than I do from her local knowledge, but my understanding is that Devril is a global company operating in many other countries, including the USA, the Czech Republic and Australia. That, Mr Page, took pains to stress to the cabinet secretary at their meeting that this was very much a review of their global operations and reflecting difficult market conditions. Finally, members will know that the difficulties facing Vion, the main sausage producer, led to problems on going for the sector. Of course, Devril produced collagen sausage casings and Vion was a major customer. We can see that there has been a difficult market situation. We are aware of that, but we continue to provide through Scottish Enterprise every possible support in relation to ensuring that the technology at the factory receives investment where possible and that, therefore, that helps to secure the long-term future of operations in Scotland, as the member correctly exhorts us to do. I also declare an interest as a member of Unite, the union that organises the Devril plant. I also put in record my appreciation to Peter Page, the chief executive, for taking a conference call on Friday morning to discuss the various issues in relation to both the plant at Bellshill and particularly the one at Moody'sburn. Could the minister give assurances that not only the constituency member will be kept up-to-date with any developments, but also the other constituency member who has an interest in this, Michael Mopahan, and the list members for Central Scotland? I think that we have all got a duty to assure the communities in both Bellshill and Moody'sburn, and in particular Moody'sburn, because of the long association that Devril has had with those two areas, that not only the workforce but the communities have to be kept fully informed of any developments in the future of both plants. Yes, I am happy to provide Mr Wilson with that assurance that all members have an interest in their constituencies, whether the local constituency or the regional constituency will be kept advised of any major developments in relation to the Scottish Government's involvement. Yes, I can also agree with Mr Wilson that these are extremely important matters and one that we take with the utmost seriousness. The redundancy consultation period has, I believe, begun a few days ago and is a 45-day period. It is planned, I believe, that there are to be redundancies operative in around July and then a further tranche in quarter one next year. Therefore, it would appear that this will be a two-stage process. Obviously, because there is more time, PACE are better able, with the benefit of some notice to be of practical assistance to many of the individuals involved. People are made redundant in units of one. Each one must be provided with whatever help and assistance can reasonably be provided by PACE, who are very good at that particular function in Scotland, and have seen relatively high success rates in the work that they do in helping people to find other opportunities, whether it is employment, training or other fruitful activities. I am happy to give the undertaking to keep all members advised of what work we can do. As I mentioned already, Scottish Enterprise is meeting again with the company in a couple of days' time. That ends topical questions. The next item of business is a debate on the local government and regeneration committee's inquiry into the delivery of regeneration Scotland. 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