SMITH SLAMS SNP'S "STAGGERING" ARROGANCE ABOUT BUSINESS RATES
August 27, 2010 12:00 AM
Local MSP and Convener of the Scottish Parliament's Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Iain Smith has slammed the SNP Government's arrogant dismissal of the problems many North East Fife hotels and businesses are facing as a result of the hike in business rates.
Following the comments by the Enterprise Minister, while on the Scottish Government's taxpayer funded "Summer Tour", welcoming figures on the small business bonus scheme, Iain Smith MSP said:
"The arrogance of the SNP to refute concerns raised by bodies such as the CBI, Chambers of Commerce and the FSB, not to mention countless hoteliers and business owners throughout the country, is quite frankly, staggering.
"While the SNP gallivant across Scotland on a publicity tour, which cost the taxpayer £80,000 last year, hotels and business in North East Fife who have been hit with significant increases in business rates are crying out for help.
"The Liberal Democrats are proposing a transitional rates relief scheme which would help phase in these increases over time but the SNP and Conservatives, who voted against it in Parliament, are not interested at all. Rather than patting themselves on the back in press releases the SNP Government needs to listen to the business community and respond to our campaign."
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