26 May 2010

Cabinet secretary visits planners

John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary of the Scottish Government, visited students and staff in Town and Regional Planning at the University of Dundee as part of a series of visits to planning schools around Scotland.

Mr Swinney is the Minister with overall responsibility for Scotland’s planning system. Speaking to students, he stressed the importance to which the Government attaches to securing effective planning for sustainable economic development.

A range of student project work was on display and the students responsible for the various projects discussed their work with the Minister.

Mr Swinney said he had greatly enjoyed his visit and complimented the quality of work and the enthusiasm of the students and staff.

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