SIR TOM FARMER BACKS FISCAL AUTONOMY
TYCOON SAYS CASE FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE NOW "OVERWHELMING"
SNP Treasury spokesman Stewart Hosie today (Thu) welcomed Sir Tom Farmer's
backing for full fiscal autonomy. Writing in the Herald today (Thu), Sir
Tom said the case for financial independence for Scotland was now
"overwhelming", and called on other business and civic leaders to get
behind the proposal.
Mr Hosie said:
"Sir Tom's call for Holyrood to be responsible for raising all the money
it spends is very welcome. As one of Scotland's most successful and
respected businessmen, his endorsement carries enormous weight and will
hopefully encourage others to support this commonsense solution to the
country's funding needs.
"The case for full fiscal autonomy has never been more urgent. At a time
when all the London parties are sizing up Scotland's budget for savage
cuts, we need the ability to grow our own economy to spread wealth and
help protect vital public services.
"The time has come for Scotland to take full responsibility for its own
finances."
Link to Herald story:
http://www.heraldscotland.com/
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