Adoption of the Scottish Budget for 2012-13
Commenting on the adoption today by the Scottish Parliament of the Scottish Budget for 2012-13, Scottish Building Federation Chief Executive Michael Levack said:
“Given the apparent limited room for manoeuvre, the construction sector will welcome Mr. Swinney’s announcement today that he will commit additional public funding in the coming financial year to support housebuilding, roads and transport, and college infrastructure.
“When times are as tough as this, it’s more crucial than ever that public investment delivers maximum added value. Just as important as today’s budget announcement is promised legislation to streamline public procurement and ensure the tendering system starts delivering for Scottish businesses of all sizes. The sooner that legislation is in place, the sooner we can ensure today’s budget becomes the budget for growth the Scottish Government wants it to be.”
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