Public Service Investment

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament am 3:26 pm ar 13 Mehefin 2024.

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Photo of Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth Smith Ceidwadwyr 3:26, 13 Mehefin 2024

I will do so in a minute.

That is an uncomfortable fact, because some people in the Scottish National Party ranks know full well that it cannot continue. If we are going to continue to argue for a higher tax burden, the taxpayer will want something much better in return. That has not happened with educational standards, NHS waiting lists, weak infrastructure—including housing—potholes, ferries or an overstretched police force. That is because the Scottish Government has not placed nearly enough emphasis on economic growth, especially during the Bute house agreement period, when one of the ministers did not actually agree with economic growth in the first place. Perhaps Mr Greer might like to intervene now.