The RAF bases in Moray, situated in the north east of Scotland, make a significant contribution to the local economy and social environment.
Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Moray Council commissioned a major study into the economic impact of the RAF bases on Moray in 2005, and commissioned an update in 2010. The RAF has been in Moray for around 65 years and is therefore tightly woven into the social and economic fabric of the whole community. Both bases make a significant contribution to the population and economic prosperity of the area, collectively supporting 5,710 FTE jobs in the local economy, some 16% of all FTE employment within Moray. Gross income from the bases is estimated at around £158m per annum.
The wider impact on population is significant, with RAF households accounting for 7% of the total population of Moray and some 8% of the working age population. It is estimated that at least 15% of all NHS staff have partners connected to the RAF activity in Moray. In some departments such as midwifery, district nursing and cardiology, up to 25% of staff have spouses or partners connected with the RAF Bases.
The report can be downloaded here:
http://www.hie.co.uk/common/handlers/download-document.ashx?id=b54c1a27-0085-43a5-8651-87fe6b41d0f5
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