SCOTLAND'S GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE HIGH VALUE JOBS.
SNP GOVERNMENT PUSHES FORWARD WHILE LABOUR POSTPONES.
SNP Treasury spokesperson, Stewart Hosie MP, has welcomed news today (Sunday) that Scottish Development International’s (SDI) promotion of Scotland as a place to do business has created more then £500 million of investment while creating and safeguarding over 4000 jobs, including almost 2000 high value jobs.
Mr Hosie trumpeted the announcement as the Scottish Government gets set to step-up its economic recovery programme to guide the economy through recession. The Scottish Government will announce its action plan as Gordon Brown’s administration postpones the publication of a “next steps: Building Britain’s Future” document - because of a lack of policies or convincing political narrative.
Mr Hosie said:
"These excellent results show the Scottish Government is pursuing the right programme to promote recovery and protect jobs in Scotland from the current downturn. It is clear that Scotland has what it takes to create high value jobs and attract new investment.
"It is also clear Scotland can capitalises on its competitive advantages and strengths, and as the Scottish Government gets set to announce the next stage its economic recovery programme there is a real opportunity to secure more jobs and ensure strong recovery at this critical time.
"The contrast between the SNP Government in Scotland and the Labour Government in London could not be more stark. As Alex Salmond announces real economic results, Gordon Brown is postponing publication of his ‘next steps’ document because of a lack of ideas.
"Labour really are out of ideas and out of time. It is little wonder more than half of those questioned for a poll in the Sunday papers said that Gordon Brown's continued presence as Prime Minister is damaging the country.
"And with Labour and the Tories planning damaging spending cuts for Scotland - even as Scottish oil revenues swell the Treasury's coffers by 30 billion pounds over the next five years - SNP success at the General Election is essential to stop the Westminster cuts and keep our economic recovery on track.”
1. Details of SDIs results can be found:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/
2. Details of Gordon Brown’s postponement of the ‘next steps’ plan which was due for publication tomorrow can be found:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/
3. The Sunday Times today published a YouGov poll showing that more than half, 51%, agree with the statement that “Gordon Brown’s continued presence as prime minister is damaging the country”, against 27% who disagree.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/
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