Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 20 April 2022
I am sorry, but I gave way to the cabinet secretary. I was simply asking about time.
Let me say clearly that one of the reasons regarding the EU fund is that there is still money coming into Scotland from the EU. The taper effect is not reflected by the statistics that the cabinet secretary has just quoted.
I will also say to the cabinet secretary that many people in local councils, including in SNP-run ones, very much welcome the figure.
I move amendment S6M-04050.1, to leave out from “considers that both” to end and insert:
“recognises the significant economic challenges being faced by households and businesses as a result of the intense pressures from rising global inflation and increased costs of production; believes that the UK and Scottish governments need to work together to address these challenges, most especially for vulnerable groups and those on lower incomes, and welcomes the emphasis being placed by the UK Government on Levelling Up, Shared Prosperity and Community Renewal funds to assist those areas with weak economic growth, weak investment and lower employment levels.”
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