McMillan Speaks in Economy Debate
Stuart McMillan MSP SNP has today (Wednesday) spoken in the Scottish Government debate on economic strategy.
During his speech Mr McMillan highlighted his support for new enterprise zones, which are to be created in four locations in Scotland, and the urgent requirement for Scotland to have control of corporation tax.
Mr McMillan said;
“With the UK Government cutting public spending too far and too fast, including an £800m cash cut to the Scottish Government Capital Budget this year alone, the lack of a Plan B from the Chancellor is frightening to say the least.
“It’s vital the Scottish Government is given control of taxation as this will allow the Finance Secretary the necessary tools to shape a better economy for Scotland.
“Alongside this, I am keen to learn the location of the new enterprise zones for Scotland as I believe it’s vital at least one should be based in West Scotland.
“As people will be well aware, under the Tories at Westminster and with Labour in control of Inverclyde Council at the time, Inverclyde became an Enterprise Zone. However, it’s fair to say it wasn’t a success. A ten year opportunity wasted.
“Therefore, it’s important the new enterprise zones are fully supported and given the necessary economic and financial levers to flourish. I believe linking the enterprise zones with the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund would aid Inverclyde’s potential to become a new enterprise zone and thus a sustainable economic player in the Renewables sector.”
During his speech Mr McMillan highlighted his support for new enterprise zones, which are to be created in four locations in Scotland, and the urgent requirement for Scotland to have control of corporation tax.
Mr McMillan said;
“With the UK Government cutting public spending too far and too fast, including an £800m cash cut to the Scottish Government Capital Budget this year alone, the lack of a Plan B from the Chancellor is frightening to say the least.
“It’s vital the Scottish Government is given control of taxation as this will allow the Finance Secretary the necessary tools to shape a better economy for Scotland.
“Alongside this, I am keen to learn the location of the new enterprise zones for Scotland as I believe it’s vital at least one should be based in West Scotland.
“As people will be well aware, under the Tories at Westminster and with Labour in control of Inverclyde Council at the time, Inverclyde became an Enterprise Zone. However, it’s fair to say it wasn’t a success. A ten year opportunity wasted.
“Therefore, it’s important the new enterprise zones are fully supported and given the necessary economic and financial levers to flourish. I believe linking the enterprise zones with the National Renewables Infrastructure Fund would aid Inverclyde’s potential to become a new enterprise zone and thus a sustainable economic player in the Renewables sector.”
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