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News - Stage 1 of the Scottish Budget

Gavin was the closing speaker for the Scottish Conservatives during Stage 1 of the Scottish Budget Bill.

For the last few years the Conservatives have been a responsible party of opposition - holding the Scottish Government to account when required but working with them where we agree to deliver for Scotland.

Gavin commented after the debate: -

"In the last few years Conservatives have secured 1,000 extra police officer, the scrapping of business rates for many small businesses, a Town Centre Regeneration Fund and a Council Tax freeze. We voted 'yes' to Stage 1 of the Bill but want to see more measures at the next stage to allow jobs to be created and to help our economy grow."

Email Gavin at:
gavin.brown.msp@scottish.parliament.uk