SNP SET OUT CREATIVE FUTURE FOR SCOTLAND.

SNP SET OUT CREATIVE FUTURE FOR SCOTLAND.

TIME FOR OPPOSITION TO SUPPORT SCOTTISH CULTURE.

SNP MSP Aileen Campbell today welcomed the publication of a blueprint for the future of Scotland’s cultural organisations.

The plan confirms the merger of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen into Creative Scotland – a move first put forward and long delayed by the Labour administration – and sees Scottish Enterprise given a key role in promoting the business potential of some of Scotland’s Creative industries to deliver economic growth.

Following the announcement South of Scotland MSP Aileen Campbell said;

“Today’s announcement confirms the SNP’s commitment to deliver funding and support for our artists as well as building the business potential of our creative industries.

“Alongside the Culture Minister’s commitment to end Labour’s proposals for ministerial control of the arts this is a good day for Scottish Culture.

“Scotland’s artists add significantly to our experience of Scotland but they also add to our economy generating over £5 billion a year and thousands of jobs.

“It is disappointing that Labour continues in its attempts to stall progress on vital changes to enhance the independence of Scottish culture after Scotland’s artists waited for years under Labour’s dithering and delay

“With Creative Scotland to encourage and fund the arts and Scottish Enterprise able to support those artistic endeavours that can also be strong businesses this is the beginning of a strong set up that will deliver for Scotland’s cultural and creative future.”