Economy Secretary will tell the Scottish
Parliament today (Tuesday 9th June) that the Scottish
Government will relentlessly focus on economic growth that people
feel in the form of higher wages, stronger businesses and lower
cost of living challenges.
Leading a debate on economic growth, he will set out priority
areas of Scottish Government focus to help create a more
productive, dynamic and prosperous economy.
Speaking ahead of the debate, Mr Flynn said:
“Growing Scotland's economy is a central mission of this
Government and Scotland starts from a position of real
strength. But our focus must be on growth that is felt – in
higher wages, stronger and more resilient businesses and in
people's ability to afford the essentials.
“We are determined to build a more productive, dynamic and
prosperous Scotland where growth is not measured only in
statistics or announcements, but felt in people's lives—in the
jobs they can get, the homes they can afford, the businesses they
can build and the confidence they have in their future.
“That is the prize before us. But there can be no doubt
that poor decisions taken at Westminster such as Brexit, the hike
to employers national insurance contributions and the Energy
Profits Levy choking investment in Aberdeen and the North East
are harming our economy severely.
“So while this government will act decisively on our
responsibilities, we need the UK Government to recognise
Scotland's economic interests rather than acting against them or
it will be clearer than ever that Scotland's economy needs the
fresh start of independence.”
