“The strategy says that an active state is necessary for success, yet sets out a role for public bodies and local authorities limited to handcrafting Scotland’s natural resources for private investors and multinational companies.

“This approach to industrial strategy is outdated and has been abandoned by the USA and across the EU.

“International investment to build on the huge opportunities from Scotland’s wind, hydrogen and carbon capture potential is welcome if the terms are set clearly — jobs in our communities, trade union recognition and a fair share of the benefits across the country.

“This is being done all over the world and the Scottish government has the power to do far more.”