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Residents and visitors in south-west Scotland are being urged to enjoy a discounted meal at one of the many quality eateries in the region.

That was the message from Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack as the UK Government launched its much anticipated Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

A rallying call has gone out to support south-west Scotland retailers and other businesses.

Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack this week urged residents and visitors alike to use local shops and services as the region cautiously edges out of lockdown.

Scotland and the rest of the UK will remain world-leaders in food and animal welfare standards after future trade deals.

Alister Jack, Dumfries and Galloway MP and Secretary of State for Scotland, said:

"The breadth of operations carried out by our forces and their can-do approach to challenging tasks are just a few of the reasons they are acknowledged as being amongst the most professional in the world.

UK Government Scottish Secretary Alister Jack today visited [Friday 12 June] a mobile testing unit in Moffat. He saw how UK-wide testing is being expanded, with support from our armed forces, to help the UK in the fight the against coronavirus.

A campaign to increase national support for the region's historic Riding of the Marches celebrations has been backed by Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack.

Farmers, the environment and consumers in Dumfries and Galloway look set to benefit from the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) schedule, which was published this week.

Looking to the future

During briefings and conversations with constituents I find there is general acceptance that the wider effects of Covid-19 will impact on our lives for a lengthy period.

Despite the Covid-19 emergency, the UK Government remains firmly focused behind-the-scenes on securing game-changing Brexit trade deals.

An extension to the UK Government furlough scheme will provide a lifeline to many Dumfries and Galloway businesses.

Welcoming the announcement, constituency MP Alister Jack described the measure as a key component in helping the region's economy recover from the Covid-19 health crisis.