“My proposition to the Scottish Government has been let’s do the same for the next 30-40 years for Scotland. However, the spending watchdog was highly critical of the strategy, pointing out that almost two years on, the Economic Leadership Group, which was meant to be a “key part” of the NSET, has still not met. Audit Scotland said there is a “gap in collective political leadership as the government has yet to establish its planned Economic Leadership Group”. Sir Tom, looking to the longer-term economic growth plan for Scotland, said: “Let’s go out and be laser-focused about bringing businesses to Scotland. “That means jobs don’t come here, people don’t pay tax her – it’s economic self-harm,” said Sir Tom.

Source: The Herald February 12, 2024 17:06 UTC