McMillan Raises Issue of Budget Cuts to be Inflicted on Scotland by UK Government

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Wednesday) raised, in the Scottish Parliament chamber with the Minister for Community Safety Fergus Ewing MSP, the issue of financial constraints on the Scottish budget, in light of the announcement by the three London led parties that cuts will be forthcoming.

Mr McMillan is concerned that cuts to the Scottish budget will have a direct effect on frontline services in Scotland and may jeopardise safety within our communities.

Mr McMillan said;

"All three London led parties have made it crystal clear that they plan to cut Scotland's budget if they are elected to govern.

"Therefore, these cuts will have a detrimental effect on frontline services in Scotland and will put at risk public sector jobs.

"It's vital that we continue to invest in services such as policing to re-assure our communities that their streets are safe and they are protected.

"The SNP Government delivered a record 1,000 extra police officers into our communities and this investment must not be jeopardised by the London led parties and their cuts for Scotland."