Finance Secretary calls for infrastructure funding

The UK Government's Autumn Budget must deliver more funding for infrastructure to grow the economy and support the path to Net Zero, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has urged. 

Speaking ahead of a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's public finances today (29 October), Ms Robison also reiterated calls for the Autumn Budget to deliver more capital funding.

Ms Robison said: 

“We have been clear that Scotland faces a deeply challenging financial situation as a result of rising costs and global instability, and I will be updating Parliament today on the measures we are taking to keep our finances on a sustainable footing in the face of these challenges.  

“However, there is only so far we can go within our limited powers. Funding for hospitals, schools, transport and other infrastructure is vital for economic growth and cutting emissions, so it is important that the Chancellor uses the Autumn Budget to deliver sustainable funding for the future and significantly increases capital funding.”