Stabilty Needed For Businesses In Wake Of Election

Scottish businesses are calling for a return to normality after the uncertainty of the general election.

The Scottish Chamber of Commerce says it's vital focus on economic growth is resumed now a stable government is on its way to settling. Their telling MPs that business should be the central driver for all Scottish MPs. It's to ensure that Scottish businesses are not placed at a disadvantage in terms of ability to compete, particularly in our aspirations to support more small and medium sized businesses to access new markets and do business internationally.

Liz Cameron OBE, Director and Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:

“Voters across the UK have spoken and the Prime Minister has been returned to Downing Street, this time with an overall majority.  It is now vital that the business of Government resumes quickly. We would remind all politicians that it is hard working business people across the country who have created the jobs and provided the growth that the UK has enjoyed.   Supporting business growth, creating stable conditions and providing global confidence must be their top priorities.

“Our economy remains vulnerable to external shocks, such as the continuing Greek bailout saga and a slowdown in a number of our international target markets.  What we don’t need is extended uncertainty over our future membership of the European Union.  This market is worth £12.9 billion to Scotland’s exporters and the European question needs to be settled quickly and decisively."